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‘Going to look like an idiot’: Nick Kyrgios opens up on ‘bone-headed’ shot against Daniil Medvedev

‘Going to look like an idiot’: Nick Kyrgios opens up on ‘bone-headed’ shot against Daniil Medvedev

Nick Kyrgios has admitted he might ‘appear like an fool’ after dropping a degree in weird circumstances throughout his win over Daniil Medvedev on the US Open.

The Australian surged into the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows by defeating the World No1 and reigning US Open champion 7-6 (13-11) 3-6 6-3 6-2.

In typical Kyrgios vogue, there was loads of drama at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 27-year-old argued with an umpire, produced some gorgeous pictures and berated his teaching field.

Nick Kyrgios misplaced a degree in weird circumstances towards Daniil Medvedev on Sunday

Kyrgios additionally managed to lose a degree by taking part in an unlawful shot he described as ‘bone-headed’. 

Within the second recreation of the third set, the Aussie ran effectively previous the road of the online and into Medvedev’s aspect of the court docket to hit a ball.

Kyrgios trotted previous his opponent, as he celebrated a lot to the bemusement of the gang, whereas Medvedev and the umpire each appeared barely confused.

‘I nonetheless can’t imagine the bone-headed play I remodeled right here, I believed that was authorized to be sincere, that’s going to be all over the place on [ESPN show] SportsCenter so I’m going to appear like an fool,’ Kyrgios stated in his post-match press convention.

The Aussie ran past the net line to play a shot from inside his opponent's half of the court

The Aussie ran previous the online line to play a shot from inside his opponent’s half of the court docket

The Australian reached a maiden Grand Slam ultimate in July, dropping in 4 units to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon and has the prospect to go all the best way at Flushing Meadows. 

Kyrgios’ confidence is rising and after beating the world No.1 he acknowledged he was very completely satisfied along with his performances of late. 

‘It was an incredible match, clearly Daniil is defending champion, plenty of strain on his shoulders,’ he stated.

‘However I’ve been taking part in superb the final couple of months, however what a spot to do it, a packed home in New York.’

The shot was ruled as illegal, leaving Kyrgios to admit it was a 'bone-headed' play

The shot was dominated as unlawful, leaving Kyrgios to confess it was a ‘bone-headed’ play

The Aussie is the primary participant to beat the top-ranked participant on this planet twice in the identical yr since 1987 and admitted he loved the position of giant-killer. 

‘I really feel like tonight was one other message that rankings don’t matter,’ he stated.

‘I see No. 1 subsequent to his identify and I see 23 subsequent to mine. That doesn’t change something for me. 

‘I don’t care whether or not I’m seeded or not. It’s good in any other case I might draw him first spherical. Have you learnt what I imply? The rankings, I imply, I don’t assume they imply something.’

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