Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 US Open
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THE FACTS
When is Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis on and what time does it start? Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis will take place on Tuesday 30th August, 2022 – not before 01:15 (UK)
Where is Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis taking place? Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, USA
What surface is Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis being played on? Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis
What channel is Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis on in the UK? Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Nick Kyrgios vs Thanasi Kokkinakis live on Prime Video
THE LOWDOWN
Former world number 13 Nick Kyrgios is back inside the top 30 on tour for the first time since early 2020 after claiming his seventh ATP title at the Washington Open this month. The 27-year-old reached a first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon before a four-set defeat to Novak Djokovic and if it remained to be seen how he would react it seems positively, with a recent win over Daniil Medvedev in Montreal setting out his stall as a genuine title contender in New York. World number 70 Thanasi Kokkinakis claimed his first ATP title this season on home soil at Adelaide 2 and he took that form into a stupendous run in the Men’s Doubles at the Australian Open, eventually winning the title alongside his good friend and counterpart Kyrgios.
THE PREDICTION
This is probably the draw Nick Kyrgios would least have wanted in New York as he takes on a close friend and his likely Doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis. The pair have been lighting up the doubles draws at several tournaments this season with their blockbuster bromance and their success has transferred well into both players’ singles performances. Kokkinakis recently took Jannik Sinner all the way in a three-set defeat at the Cincinnati Masters but Kyrgios is a genuine title contender in New York after his exploits at Wimbledon and more recently in Montreal and Washington. This could be fun but it could also be flat if Kyrgios cannot find the required desire to beat a friend. However, a recent straight sets win over Alex de Minaur suggests he can still get the job done against fellow Aussies he respects. Back Kyrgios to win outright and consider adding one or even two tiebreaks between two hard-hitters.
