The New York Times – Sports:
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek will try to defend their singles titles, but the likes of Novak Djokovic, Frances Tiafoe, Ons Jabeur and Coco Gauff won’t make it easy.
Category: Kyrgios, Nick
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Court Dismisses Guilty Plea by Australian Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios in Assault Case
The New York Times – Sports:
The guilty plea and dismissal stemmed from a confrontation Mr. Kyrgios had with his partner in 2021 when she tried to prevent him from leaving in a ride-hailing car.
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Why Tennis Matches at the Australian Open Never Seem to End
The New York Times – Sports:
Andy Murray’s second-round match at the Australian Open didn’t end until after 4 a.m. As matches more often go into the early morning hours, some players say it is harming their physical and mental health.
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Nick Kyrgios Withdraws From Australian Open With Knee Injury
The New York Times – Sports:
Kyrgios, the temperamental star who was a finalist at Wimbledon last year, had battled soreness in his left knee but was hoping to play.
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Nick Kyrgios Is Coming For Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
On the eve of the Australian Open, the electric, sometimes eccentric tennis star, has become the sport’s biggest draw but also its riskiest pitchman.
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Nick Kyrgios’s U.S. Open Run Ends One Match After Beating the Top Seed
The New York Times – Sports:
Karen Khachanov of Russia needed five sets to put Kyrgios away, 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-7, 6-4. He will play Casper Rudd of Norway in the semifinals on Friday.
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Nick Kyrgios Is Having a Very Good U.S. Open. Make That Summer.
The New York Times – Sports:
The often tortured tennis player said he was “really sick of letting people down,” after beating No. 1 ranked Daniil Medvedev to advance to the quarterfinals.
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Nick Kyrgios Upsets No. 1 Daniil Medvedev at the U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Medvedev grew frustrated in a four-set loss that ensured neither singles draws will have a repeat winner this year. Kyrgios will play another Russian, No. 27 Karen Khachanov, in the quarterfinals.
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What You Missed at the U.S. Open While You Were Glued to Serena Williams
The New York Times – Sports:
In case you missed it: defending women’s champion Emma Raducanu is out, and defending men’s champion Daniil Medvedev is set for a finals-worthy match with Nick Kyrgios.