The mercurial Australian shows more than a glimpse of immense talent as he beats experienced Frenchman Gilles Simon to move a step closer to a dream match-up with Rafael Nadal.
A clash with Rafael Nadal still looms for Nick Kyrgios, but for the time being he will be satisfied to have safely advanced to the third round of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.Kyrgios posted 28 aces to provide a significant financial contribution to bushfire relief efforts
His performance in front of a lively crowd on Melbourne Arena was not without its blemishes, as he seemed headed for a straight-sets victory before he dropped serve twice in the third to allow Simon back into the match. Sending down aces was one method by which Kyrgios"pulled it away" and a staggering 28 for the match provided a substantial contribution toThe bushfires that have ravaged Australia, including those close to his home town of Canberra, continue to be at the forefront of Kyrgios's mind."I woke up this morning there were some fires going on pretty close to Canberra. It was pretty tough to see.
Kyrgios made his intentions known in the opening game of the match, having secured a break of the Simon serve. A second break in the seventh game allowed Kyrgios to serve for the set and he did waste the chance to build early scoreboard pressure.
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