number 25 Nick Kyrgios23. seed 2022 US Open He made it into the first US Open quarterfinals of the season and his second Grand Slam quarterfinals after beating the reigning champion and #1 World. Daniel Medvedev 4 sets in round 4.
Kyrgios has reinvented himself this season with Australia reaching the finals. 2022 Wimbledon ChampionshipWon first Tour singles title since 2019, won doubles title 2022 Australian Open and in the race to qualify for the ATP Finals in Doubles.
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John McEnroe picks Nick Kyrgios to win 2022 US Open
However, by beating Medvedev, Kyrgios has hinted that he will retire if he wins the US Open title this week, as the former World No. 1 and 7-time singles grand champion will no longer have any motivation to keep playing. John McEnroe offered his thoughts.
“Well, I have bad news for you. ash barty. [retired after winning a major], so it’s not impossible to think you can do it. We hope it doesn’t because there’s a saying, I think around the world – ‘better late than never’.
“That goes for Nick, because he hasn’t been pro for a long time, he’s played a lot of games where he didn’t give his all and now you see what he can do. He’s training, he’s in shape and the guy is phenomenal.
“First, I’ve said that before, the man has one of the greatest serves in tennis history. The man was serving 70% – I don’t think people realize that this was the highest number in the round, how big of a serve he was, how good his second serve was – now his big time. supports it.” Speaking at Eurosport, McEnroe said.
“If he plays like he did last night, he’ll win the tournament. I don’t care how Kyrgios serves, where you stand. Did you notice that if you back out, he starts serving and volleying? The man is a genius on the court, he doesn’t need a coach, he did an incredible job tactically.
“Medvedev I was saying that Medvedev would play long rallies, test physically and earn most of those points. Guess what? Didn’t even win most of them [longer] point. When? Kyrgyzstan He goes into his opponent’s serve, lets go a little, speeds himself up, manages himself well, but at the same time he’s more fit than ever.
“Nick has to be comfortable with the team around him. Sometimes being in Kyrgios’ box is hard work – he’s in a very good place mentally and it’s like he’s ‘solved it’. At 27, he’s at his peak. I like him, he moves the needle.
“I’m happy that he turned it down and I’m just sad that he didn’t play in the league. Laver Cup. We’re still begging” Additional McEnroe he also hopes Kyrgios has a lot to offer as he backs him up to win this week’s US Open.
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