Nick Kyrgios playing at Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic’s level, admits conquered Daniil Medvedev at US Open

Daniil Medvedev praised Nick Kyrgios for playing at Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal’s level after losing to the Australian at the US Open. Kyrgios ended Medvedev’s reign at Flushing Meadows with an impressive 7-6(11) 3-6 6-3 6-2 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Ad Medvedev will lose his No.

1 ranking as a result, with Nadal in pole position to replace him, and the Russian could not fault Kyrgios’ display — despite a bizarre moment in the third set. US Open‘Not easy to stop’ – Corretja toasts ‘stunning’ Kyrgios for outclassing Medvedev3 HOURS AGO “It was a high-level match,” said Medvedev. “I’ve played Novak, Rafa.

They all play amazing. Nick today played kind of their level, in my opinion. He has a little bit of a different game because he's not like a grinder in a way.

At the same time he can rally. “He's tough to play. He has an amazing serve.

But from baseline it's not like when the point starts, you know that you have the advantage. He plays good. He has every shot.

“It was a really high-level match from him. If he plays like this till end of the tournament, he has all the chances to win it. But he's going to get tough opponents, so it's not sure.” ‘I showed New York my talent’ — Kyrgios dethrones Medvedev to reach quarters in style ‘Boneheaded play’ – Kyrgios loses bizarre point after rushing to Medvedev’s side to play shot ‘Not easy to stop’ – Corretja toasts ‘stunning’ Kyrgios for outclassing Medvedev Next up for Kyrgios is Karen Khachanov, while Nadal is in last-16 action against Frances Tiafoe on Monday evening.

Live projections show Nadal is set to become the world No. 1 after the tournament is over, while Casper Ruud or Carlos Alcaraz could yet take top spot depending on results. Medvedev, meanwhile, admitted