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Nick Kyrgios 'devastated' after quarterfinal defeat to Karen Khachanov as he destroys two rackets on court

By Issy Ronald, CNN

Updated 1023 GMT (1823 HKT) September 7, 2022

Nick Kyrgios smashes his racket after being defeated by Karen Khachanov in the US Open quarterfinals.

(CNN)This US Open seemed like a golden opportunity for Nick Kyrgios to win his first-ever grand slam.

He defeated the defending champion Daniil Medvedev in impressive fashion in the fourth round, Frances Tiafoe had knocked out Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic was unable to compete, leaving the men's draw wide open.And, as he crashed out in a five-set epic to Russia's Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals, Kyrgios' frustration at such an opportunity slipping away simmered over: he smashed two rackets on the floor, buckling their frames beyond use. Khachanov, meanwhile, stood on the opposite side of the net with his arms aloft, celebrating his 7-5 4-6 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4 victory.«I honestly feel like sh*t,» Kyrgios told reporters. «I feel like I've let so many people down. These four tournaments [the grand slams] are the only ones that ever are going to matter. It's just like you've got to start it all again. I have to wait till Australian Open. It's just devastating. Like, it's heartbreaking. Not just for me, but for everyone that I know that wants me to win.»Read MoreKyrgios hit 58 unforced errors compared to Khachanov's 31.The first set flashed past in 35 minutes, dominated by both players' big serves until a couple of errors in Kyrgios' final service game gave Khachanov the break and the set. An enforced break followed as the Australian took a medical timeout for treatment on his left knee before he rallied to level the match in the second set.«Obviously I've been playing a lot of tennis the last couple months… I just split-stepped and just tweaked it a little
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