Nick Kyrgios lost a tough match on Wednesday against an inspired Karen Khachanov. Nick was considered the top favourite to win the US Open after a great first week. Nevertheless, the Russian player was too good and Kyrgios was extremely disappointed after the loss.
In the press conference that followed the match, Nick commented:
“I’m obviously devastated. But all credit to Karen. He’s a fighter. He’s a warrior,” said Kyrgios, who had knocked out defending champion and world number one Daniil Medvedev in the last-16. I’m just devastated. Just feel like it was either winning it all or nothing at all, to be honest.
I feel like I’ve just failed at this event right now. That’s what it feels like.”
Nick Kyrgios in 2022
Ranked no.25, Nick played his last match on the 6th of September when he capitulated to world no.31 Karen Khachanov 7-5 4-6 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4 in the quarter of the U.S. Open (draw).
Until now, during this year Kyrgios has an overall 35-10 record. This year, The Australian won 1 title in Washington. The Australian reached the final in Wimbledon.
Khachanov at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2022
Now ranked no.31, the Russian has a composed 31-20 win-loss record in 2022. The Russian is participating at the U.S. Open where he conquered the world no.96 Denis Kudla 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-2, the world no.67 Thiago Moura Monteiro 6-3 6-3 5-7 6-4, the world no.53 Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-5 ret., the world no.15 Pablo Carreno-Busta 4-6 6-3 6-1 4-6 6-3 and the world no.25 Nick Kyrgios 7-5 4-6 7-5 6-73 6-4.
Karen Khachanov will face the world no.7 Casper Ruud in the semifinal. Their current record is 1-0 for Ruud.
Karen reached the final in Adelaide (Adelaide International 1).
Khachanov won 4 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 3 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Khachanov will compete next in Metz (Moselle Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw on the 19th of September.
Nick Kyrgios and Karen Khachanov squared off 3 times. Their record is 2-1 for Khachanov. The last time they squared off, Karen Khachanov won 7-5 4-6 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4 in the quarter in New York (U.S. Open) on the 6th of September 2022.
