Marseille Open, Marseille, France, ATP 250

[britbox]

The Kyrgios/Berdych result did surprise me... but I'm happy Particularly surprised by the comfortable scoreline (6-4, 6-2)! I think Nick has huge potential but thought Tomas would have too much for him today. I've just read that Nick won 93% of points on first serve and sent down 15 aces.

Match Report: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/...eamrolling-tomas-berdych-20160220-gmze3i.html

 

[britbox]

Highlights: Marin Cilic beat Benoit Paire - 6-2 6-7 6-3

 

[britbox]

Open 13 Final, Marseille

Marin Cilic v Nick Kyrgios

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H2H: Cilic leads 1-0

2013 French Open - Roland Garros R64 Clay Marin Cilic Nick Kyrgios 6-4 6-2 6-2

Src: http://www.stevegtennis.com/

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The one match H2H is irrelevant considering it was played on clay three years ago when Nick was little more than a babe in arms. Nick has been focused all week and the consecutive wins against Gasquet and Berdych will have given him a great boost in confidence. I think he takes this match and wins the Open 13.

 

[Billie]

Yeah, that previous match doesn't matter. I also think Nick takes it. He seems to be on a mission to his first ATP tour title.

 

[Mastoor]

Yeah, that previous match doesn't matter. I also think Nick takes it. He seems to be on a mission to his first ATP tour title.

I'd like Kyrgios to win too.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

nick k up a set in the final....1st ever title looming over the horizon,

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

court surround is visual vomit..bright silver ??..the worst.

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Kyrgios - "He is the first player under the age of 21 to beat Top 10 opponents in consecutive matches since Juan Martin del Potro at the 2009 US Open (SF d. Nadal, F d. Federer)*."

*http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/kyrgios-cilic-marseille-2016-final

 

[britbox]

Rio Open Final

Nick Kyrgios bt Marin Cilic 6-2 7-6

Nick Kyrgios wins maiden ATP tournament: Photo AP:

Match Report: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-22/nick-kyrgios-wins-marseille-open-beating-marin-cilic/7188274

 

[Moxie]

I'm very happy for Kyrgios. I hope he's learned to channel some of that hotheadedness into his tennis. He has an intimidating game, when he doesn't distract himself.

 

[Billie]

Yeah, congratulations to Nick, this was a great result for him.