ATP – Houston > Kyrgios, 1055 days later: “My game is actually quite good on clay”

Nick Kyrgios takes advantage of his presence in the United States to participate in a single clay court tournament, in Houston, before returning home to prepare for the grass tour.

And he has finally returned to success on this surface that he has so often criticized. He won in three sets (4–6, 6–3, 6–4) against Mackenzie McDonald, including slamming 18 aces. This is his first victory for 1055 days on ocher. It was in his last appearance on the surface, in Rome at 1^is round against Daniil Medvedev, in May 2019.

Nick even had fun! “I slip a bit, my game actually suits the clay court quite well. It’s obviously not my favorite surface but today I just served really well, started to play more aggressively and found a different rhythm. There is a good atmosphere here and the public is quite involved, so I can’t wait to continue to progress in the event. »rejoiced the Australian who will face Tommy Paul in the next round.

Published on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 08:46