Kyrgios claims victory in Japan Open

TOKYO: Australian power-hitter Nick Kyrgios fired an incredible 25 aces on Sunday to win the Japan Open, pounding Belgium’s David Goffin 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. Kyrgios rocketed

Published on: Oct 10, 2016, 06:58:06 IST

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TOKYO: Australian power-hitter Nick Kyrgios fired an incredible 25 aces on Sunday to win the Japan Open, pounding Belgium’s David Goffin 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. Kyrgios rocketed serves clocking in at more than 220 kilometres (136 miles) per hour in quick succession, giving Goffin little time to regain his rhythm. Goffin used his quick footwork and long rallies to put pressure on his opponent, but Kyrgios’ fearsome serves in the end overwhelmed the world’s No 14. The Australian, ranked 15 in the world, also showed off some sharp ground strokes and saved 11 of 12 break points to lift the trophy in two hours. “I think my serves are what got me out of trouble,” Kyrgios said.

“David makes you feel like the court is small. It was a tough match.” Kyrgios grabbed his third trophy of the season, after many of his big-name rivals like Stan Wawrinka, Kei Nishikor and Juan Martin Del Potro pulled out of the Tokyo tournament due to injuries.

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