Abierto Mexicani TelCel, Acapulco, Mexico, ATP 500

[the AntiPusher]

Maybe Kyrgios has played a couple of great matches since he became profesional but out of that I can't understand why some people think that could be a future #1, come on, he is just a clown and a lot worse player than Monfils

Kyrgios will never be # 1 or win a grand slam.,he can't keep it together for two straight weeks or 6-7 straight matches to achieve that type of victory

 

[kskate2]

You consciously believe that Monfils is more offensive than Nick? Not a chance. Nick has every shot in the book, period.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

An area which Nick needs to improve is his return of serve.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ace no 25 for Nick,Novak to serve to stay in the 2nd set.Nick leads 6-5.

 

[kskate2]

0-30 for Novak at 5-6

 

[kskate2]

3 MP's fo Nicky

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nick with 3 MP...will be one of the best wins of his career thus far


He has done it............76(9) 75.............well done Nick you have now defeated Roger,Rafa and Novak,Murray still remains untouched.

 

[Moxie]

Novak rather fell apart in the last game, looking tired and even resigned on the last point. 25 Aces from Nick. His best performance so far, even counting the Nadal one, which was more instinct than resolve. Big win for Kyrgios.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

BTW Novak was soo tight in his last service game,very unusual,Nick broke him to love to win the 2nd set 7-5

 

[kskate2]

Maybe Kyrgios has played a couple of great matches since he became profesional but out of that I can't understand why some people think that could be a future #1, come on, he is just a clown and a lot worse player than Monfils

Kyrgios will never be # 1 or win a grand slam.,he can't keep it together for two straight weeks or 6-7 straight matches to achieve that type of victory

I wouldn't say never. Given the right influence, he could pull it together and surprise. He's already surpassed Monfils w/ wins against current or former #1s. Has Le Monf ever beaten Fed, Nadal and Djoker at the first time of asking? I think not. :nono

 

[the AntiPusher]

You consciously believe that Monfils is more offensive than Nick? Not a chance. Nick has every shot in the book, period.

Happy meds win
Great win my silly Nicky ..

Back to Gael..absolutely..we all have seen Gael take it to another level when he wants too..To have every shot in the book you need a volley ..Nick is not that steady at the net nor is Gael..

 

[Moxie]

I must say, I'm happy not to have to stay up as late as last night. Fun to watch it with you @MargaretMcAleer !

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I must say, I'm happy not to have to stay up as late as last night. Fun to watch it with you @MargaretMcAleer !

Well the time zone is okay for me starting around at 1pm in the afternoon.....thanks Moxie,hopefully Rafa plays well against Cilic.

 

[Moxie]

Well the time zone is okay for me starting around at 1pm in the afternoon.....thanks Moxie,hopefully Rafa plays well against Cilic.

Yes, I think he will. Cilic is a paper tiger, anyway. Would love a Nadal-Kyrgios final, not to get ahead of myself.

EDIT: And I do know you're in Oz, which is part of what makes it so fun...watching a match with someone on the other side of the world in real time.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Maybe Kyrgios has played a couple of great matches since he became profesional but out of that I can't understand why some people think that could be a future #1, come on, he is just a clown and a lot worse player than Monfils

Kyrgios will never be # 1 or win a grand slam.,he can't keep it together for two straight weeks or 6-7 straight matches to achieve that type of victory

I wouldn't say never. Given the right influence, he could pull it together and surprise. He's already surpassed Monfils w/ wins against current or former #1s. Has Le Monf ever beaten Fed, Nadal and Djoker at the first time of asking? I think not. :nono

Nah, Gael hasn't beaten them the first time but he has beaten all of them before..

Btw..the h2h is 1-1 straight sets victories

 

[britbox]

Results from the Acapulco International Men's Singles Quarterfinal matches on Thursday

6-Nick Kyrgios (Australia) beat 1-Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 7-6(9) 7-5
3-Marin Cilic (Croatia) beat Steve Johnson (U.S.) walkover
Sam Querrey (U.S.) beat 4-Dominic Thiem (Austria) 6-1 7-5
2-Rafa Nadal (Spain) beat Yoshihito Nishioka (Japan) 7-6(2) 6-3

 

[britbox]

Massive win for Kyrgios!

 

[Moxie]

Massive win for Kyrgios!

It really was, and not just because he beat Djokovic or the #2, but because of how he played it. This was a glimpse of the mature, committed Kyrgios we've been hoping for. He served amazing, but Djokovic served really well, too. Nick was in it to win it, and he did.

 

[britbox]

 

[Puppet Master]

Kyrgios' serve was crazy today. I can't remember the percentages, but he hit 25 aces and a number of service winners as well. Just untouchable. 210-220 km/h first and about 185 km/h second serves.
Also, won all his first meetings with Fedalovic, only losing to Rafa on clay last year. Incredible. I really never liked him that much but all I can say is hats off for this kind of achievemnt.