Weeks 35 & 36: US Open, New York (hard) - doubles

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

RE: Weeks 35 & 36: US Open, New York (hard) - doubles

Spectator · All-time great

I am no apologist for Nick Kyrgios, and I would have loved (and would yet love) to see the wonderful Mr Skupski get a spot. But I did think it was decent of Mr Kyrgios not to pull out of the doubles and can understand why players are reluctant to do so: it's not just your own chances you scupper, but also those of your partner. And in Matt Reid's case, this meant a lot more to him (especially financially) than it did to Mr Kyrgios.

indiana · Tennis legend

Fair point, Spectator.

I must admit that with Kyrgios'a shoulder issue I did immediately think he's meant to be playing doubles and Ken+ are first alts.

But as you say it's a bit tough to let a partner down, particularly one much less in the limelight. And apparently Kyrgios's shoulder wasn't preventing him continuing to blast down serves at a fair rate vs Millman, so like with much else one's never quite sure with Kyrgios.

Spectator · All-time great

They're in! Up on the schedule, third on court 13 against Shamasdin and Molteni!

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Ken's made it! biggrin

L64: Andrés Molteni & Adil Shamasdin (ARG/CAN) CR 102 (46+56) vs (ALT) John Millman (AUS) & Ken Skupski CR 471 (383+88)

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Stircrazy wrote:
Ken's made it!
L64: Andrés Molteni & Adil Shamasdin (ARG/CAN) CR 102 (46+56) vs (ALT) John Millman (AUS) & Ken Skupski CR 471 (383+88)

Great news.

chavkev · Intermediate Club Player

Good luck Ken, hopefully the Milkman is not too tired after making the third round.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

L64: (ALT) John Millman (AUS) & Ken Skupski CR 471 (383+88) defeated Andrés Molteni & Adil Shamasdin (ARG/CAN) CR 102 (46+56) by 7-6(3) 6-2 biggrin

indiana · Tennis legend

Yay, super for Ken & John

I see that Neal and Guillermo so softened up Kubot & Melo that they were there for the taking by Benneteau & Roger-Vasselin in R2.

Spectator · All-time great

Thrilled. Great stuff for Mr Skupski (and Mr Millman). Next up Linstedt and Jordan Thompson or RG finalists Santiago Gonzalez and Donald Young.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

L32: (ALT) John Millman (AUS) & Ken Skupski CR 471 (383+88) vs Robert Lindstedt & Jordan Thompson (SWE/AUS) CR 132 (39+93)

flamingowings · All-time great

Coup Droit wrote:
Naomi Broady says in her Radio broadcast that Kyrgios is in fact a really 'nice guy' and a 'big softy'

Just saying.....

I like Nick but fear he might be another Monfils - often injured, prone to trick shots, wildly talented but doesn't harness potential.

Yes, he can be a total idiot - not disputing that. But we have all been 23 and an idiot, I'm older than that and still one! Except it doesn't get reported because I'm not famous.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Stircrazy wrote:
L32: (ALT) John Millman (AUS) & Ken Skupski CR 471 (383+88) vs Robert Lindstedt & Jordan Thompson (SWE/AUS) CR 132 (39+93)

L32: (4) Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares (BRA) CR 13 (6+7) vs Marcus Daniell & Marcelo Demoliner (NZL/BRA) CR 93 (45+48)

The winners of the above two matches play one another in the last 16. cry

Oakland2002 · All-time great

Fabulous to see Ken and the Milkman (I know he is unpopular with Vegans but my favourite non British player) in tandem; and winning!

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

flamingowings wrote:
Coup Droit wrote:
Naomi Broady says in her Radio broadcast that Kyrgios is in fact a really 'nice guy' and a 'big softy'

Just saying.....
I like Nick but fear he might be another Monfils - often injured, prone to trick shots, wildly talented but doesn't harness potential.
Yes, he can be a total idiot - not disputing that. But we have all been 23 and an idiot, I'm older than that and still one! Except it doesn't get reported because I'm not famous.

Yes. I agree. I don't have any real problem with Kyrgios: he's young and a bit of a prat (the two often go together) but he's honest and I even admire some of his comments.

I have more problem with players like Fognini - very talented, handsome, but arrogant - AND old enough, in spades, to know better.

The Italian has just been fined $24k for three separate offences, including insulting the umpire. It's obnoxious and shows a lack of any desire to rein it in.