/ 06 September 2022

Aussies endure at the US Open

Image source: Getty
Image source: Getty

Wow. Nick Kyrgios dethroned men’s world #1 Daniil Medvedev in 4 sets at Flushing Meadows yesterday. The Canberran is currently ranked world #25 but has proven himself a top contender after making it to the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic in July – a run that’s continued during the US Open. It’s the first time Kyrgios has made it to the grand slam’s quarter-final, where he’ll face 27th seed Karen Khachanov tomorrow morning. “I want to go all the way, and hopefully, it’s possible,” he said. Another Aussie who advanced yesterday is Ajla Tomljanović, who defeated Ludmilla Samsonova in straight sets, fresh from her win against Serena Williams on Saturday. Like Kyrgios, it’s the first time she’s reached the final 8 at the US Open, and she’ll face off against 5th seed Ons Jabeur on Wednesday. Go you good things…

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