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10sfan said:
It might take Kyrgios playing zone tennis to defeat Djoke. I am doubtful anyone else can do it.
I root for Nole (except against Rafa) but I too would like to see this matchup because it would inform us as to whether Kyrgios' improvement is for real. One thing to beat a Gasquet or Berdych, another to challenge the guy who hasn't lost in 2016.
 

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golds girl said:
10sfan said:
It might take Kyrgios playing zone tennis to defeat Djoke. I am doubtful anyone else can do it.
I root for Nole (except against Rafa) but I too would like to see this matchup because it would inform us as to whether Kyrgios' improvement is for real. One thing to beat a Gasquet or Berdych, another to challenge the guy who hasn't lost in 2016.

Well, Kyrgios has already beaten Rafa and Roger. He has not yet won against Murray or Novak.
While Murray has 4 wins over Nick, Novak has not yet faced Nick. So, the match if it happens
will have an added intrigue as we don't know how they will "match-up" against each other.
 

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I think Novak's game is too complete for Nick to handle, but it could be at least competitive if it happens because Kyrgios has the weaponry to hurt anybody and he is also cocky, which I would suggest you need to be if you want to be competitive with Novak at this point!
 

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I saw some of the Kyrgios-Kilzan first round match, and he was driving Klizan crazy - being so nonchalant and not even bothering to go for balls, and then hitting brilliant shots out of nowhere. He was taking the least time between points that I have ever seen - Klizan barely had time to walk to the other side to receive. Nick was also jumping up from his seat at the change of ends after about 5 seconds and going onto the court to play and waiting around on the court instead of in his chair. He was talking to the crowd too, and the umpire. Very distracting and difficult to get in any rhythm against him. I have mixed feelings about Kyrgios. I get irritated by him, but I kind of enjoy getting irritated by him, if you know what I mean. More players like him on the tour would be horrible, but just the one - it's kind of fun.
 

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Great Hands said:
I saw some of the Kyrgios-Kilzan first round match, and he was driving Klizan crazy - being so nonchalant and not even bothering to go for balls, and then hitting brilliant shots out of nowhere. He was taking the least time between points that I have ever seen - Klizan barely had time to walk to the other side to receive. Nick was also jumping up from his seat at the change of ends after about 5 seconds and going onto the court to play and waiting around on the court instead of in his chair. He was talking to the crowd too, and the umpire. Very distracting and difficult to get in any rhythm against him. I have mixed feelings about Kyrgios. I get irritated by him, but I kind of enjoy getting irritated by him, if you know what I mean. More players like him on the tour would be horrible, but just the one - it's kind of fun.

It was annoying and it worked against Martin. Not sure how that behavior will affect the world #1. It might be better for Kyrgios to meet Novak on a faster surface like Dubai. Should be entertaining if they meet in the final.
 

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nehmeth said:
Great Hands said:
I saw some of the Kyrgios-Kilzan first round match, and he was driving Klizan crazy - being so nonchalant and not even bothering to go for balls, and then hitting brilliant shots out of nowhere. He was taking the least time between points that I have ever seen - Klizan barely had time to walk to the other side to receive. Nick was also jumping up from his seat at the change of ends after about 5 seconds and going onto the court to play and waiting around on the court instead of in his chair. He was talking to the crowd too, and the umpire. Very distracting and difficult to get in any rhythm against him. I have mixed feelings about Kyrgios. I get irritated by him, but I kind of enjoy getting irritated by him, if you know what I mean. More players like him on the tour would be horrible, but just the one - it's kind of fun.

It was annoying and it worked against Martin. Not sure how that behavior will affect the world #1. It might be better for Kyrgios to meet Novak on a faster surface like Dubai. Should be entertaining if they meet in the final.

I would think Novak is far too experienced, focused and confident to get distracted by Kyrgios' antics.
 

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I guess we should see whether he can get through Berdych first.
He did so last week but it's a new day....:snicker
 

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I dub NK Darth Kyrgios - the player that people are going to love to hate.
 

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JesuslookslikeBorg said:
woot..nick k hammers skeletor in straights again.

Skeletor has always lacked a certain, :s gumption when facing another player who can hit as big as he does. When the guy has the athleticism that NK has?? :cover Well done for the young lad. Now let's see what happens if he and Stan get to meet again. :snicker
 

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Nick beat Birdie again, congrats to him
 

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Baggy having a good tourney - beats Roberto Delayed-Grunt in straights.
 

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Djoker's forehand has been going awry on him the past few matches. Lopez gets a break on three (3) forehand errors from Nole in the first game.
 

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Yes, right eye problem. Used drops before match began. Can't believe some people booed him. How rude.