Kyrgios 6-4 6-3 3-3 Garin*
They say the cords need to be balanced, but Kyrgios is definitely on the rough end today.
At 15-15, Garin tries to get a drop shot that snaps into the top of the net and bounces over the net.
But trailing 15-30, Kyrgios produces an simply fantastic backhand volley from close to baseline… it cuts millimeters across the net and disappears to the sidelines. Disgraceful.
But Garin gets a breakpoint, only for Kyrgios to deliver with the big serve – Garin pulls in the return then challenges (it was good at it) and Nick turns his rage on his opponent: “What time do you want to challenge?”
Kyrgios saves another breakpoint with a dropshot, but offers another with a netted forehand… this Court No1 crowd wants a match.
Kyrgios saves it when Garin hits a long forehand (after going just past the 25 second shot clock)…
Ace. 132 km/h.
Serve winner. Great grip.