[News] Nick Kyrgios throws huge tantrum after losing to Karen Khachanov in US Open quarterfinal



Nick Kyrgios throws huge tantrum after losing to Karen Khachanov in US Open quarterfinal (video)

 

Nick Kyrgios threw a tantrum after losing five-set epic to Russian Karen Khachanov in the US Open quarter finals.

 

After falling 5-7, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (7-3), 4-6 in the three hour and 39 minute match, the Australian tennis player seeded No. 23 at the U.S. Open and he threw a fit after the loss.

He slammed and smashed two rackets on the court, breaking both, before exiting the stadium. He also smashed and broke a racket during the match.

 

With the win, Khachanov, the 27th seed, advances to the semifinals of a slam for the first time. He will face No. 5 Casper Ruud on Friday for a berth in the championship match.

 

“I did it,” he said during his on-court interview. “I did it guys.””It was a crazy match. I was expecting it to be like this. We played almost four hours, that’s the only way to beat Nick, I think.”

Kyrgios, who cooled down after the match, gave credit to Khachanov for the victory.

 

“I’m obviously devastated,” Kyrgios said. “But all credit to Karen. He’s a fighter. He’s a warrior. I thought he served really good today. Honestly probably the best server I played this tournament, to be honest, the way he was hitting his spots under pressure.”



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