Nick Kyrgios knocked out of the US Open by Karen Khachanov
The overcooked forehand in a thriller might have cost Nick Kyrgios a grand slam title. As gallant as the Australian was when edged 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-4 by Karen Khachanov at the US Open
Image credit: SALive Image Nick Kyrgios lost a Grand opportunityThe frustration he showed on exiting the court suggested he realised as much. Smashed rackets. And more. It is a shame because he had an intense fight, although he was beaten.
But back to the forehand. After Rafael Nadal's exit, the Australian finally looked to have found his rhythm in what proved a moody yet electric quarter-final on Tuesday night at Flushing Meadows. Deep in the third set of a tight encounter at four games-all, two break points arose against the rangy Russian who played superbly to produce his career-best performance in a grand slam.
