Nick Kyrgios beats Fabio Fognini in straight sets to move into the last 16 in Miami with a disciplined, mature performance - while Alexander Bublik goes for an outlandish trick shot in a losing performance.
Australia's Nick Kyrgios has brushed aside the challenge of seeded Italian Fabio Fognini to move into the last 16 of the Miami Open.3rd rd - vs Pablo Carreno Busta / Jannik Sinner The Italian looked to be out of sorts in the opening set, struggling with his movement. Kyrgios took full advantage, taking the set in 28 minutes, breaking in the opening game and again in the seventh.However, Fognini rallied in the second set, looking uncomfortable between points, but perfectly fit during play.
Kyrgios then stepped up a level-winning eight points off the reel to break, then serve out for victory. He will next play Jannik Sinner, the world number 11, or Pablo Carreno Busta.
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