Nick Kyrgios wins all-Aussie battle as his serve ‘bails him out’ at Delray Beach

Nick Kyrgios returned to winning ways with a tough three-set victory over fellow Australian John Millman in the first round of the Delray Beach Open.
Kyrgios’ last competitive match was at the Australian Open when he lost in the opening round against Milos Raonic, but he fared much better against Millman on Monday.
The 23-year-old came out on top of the 6-4, 6-7 (1-7), 7-6 (7-3) contest that lasted just over two hours.
Kyrgios broke in the opening game of the match en route to taking the first set, but there were no breaks of serve in the rest of the match and he just edged the deciding tie-breaker.
“My serve keeps bailing me out of these types of matches, which is pretty fortunate for me,” he said.
“I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. John is one of the toughest competitors on tour and he’s a good mate of mine, so I’m just happy to get through with the win.”
Denis Istomin from Uzbekhistan also advanced as he beat Feliciano Lopez 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 while Lukas Lacko was a 6-4, 6-4 winner over Yosuke Watanuki, and wildcard Lloyd Harris from South Africa scored a 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 win over Darian King.
“I’m happy to get the win and thought I played pretty good tonight,” said Harris after earning only his second ATP Tour-level win.
“I’ve been playing my best tennis over the past six months and if I play well, I believe I can beat anyone.”
More from Tennis365:
-
-
Tennis betting preview: 2/1 Dominic Thiem looks rock solid in Rio
-
Who is most likely to take a 2019 men’s Grand Slam from Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer?
-
Johnny Nic on match-fixing: Tennis needs to be as corrupt as the corrupters
-
Roger Federer the doubles player: Did you know he won a ‘bizarre’ title with Marat Safin?
-
QUIZ! Test your knowledge on the ATP Tour’s ace record-holders
-
Latest
-
News
Roger Federer hopes to return to ‘100 per cent’ fitness in time for Wimbledon
Federer has needed two operations to correct a long-standing knee issue.
-
News
On This Day in 2016: Maria Sharapova reveals positive drugs test
The five-time Grand Slam winner would ultimately be banned from tennis for 15 months.
-
News
Francisco Cerundolo eyeing remarkable family first ahead of Argentina Open final
Cerundolo is looking to emulate his younger brother Juan Manuel by winning his first ATP title.
-
WTA Tour
Classy Petra Kvitova in dominant form as she eases to Qatar Open title
Petra Kvitova stormed to her 28th career title and second at the Qatar Open win with a 6-2, 6-1 rout of Garbine Muguruza in Doha.
-
ATP Tour
WATCH: Roger Federer practices in Doha as he learns his fate in the draw
Roger Federer could face a clash against Britain’s Dan Evans in the first match of his comeback event in Doha.
-
ATP Tour
Andrey Rublev’s stunning run of form continues as beats Stefanos Tsitsipas
Andrey Rublev stirmed into his fourth straight ATP 500 final with a 6-3, 7-6(2) victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Rotterdam.
-
ATP Tour
Roger Federer sends fans crazy with a social media post ahead of his return to action
The moment Roger Federer fans have waited almost a years to see is nearly here as he prepares to return to action next week.
-
WTA Tour
Garbine Muguruza into the final in Qatar after Victoria Azarenka pulls out
Victoria Azarenka withdrew ahead of the Qatar Total Open semi-finals to send Garbine Muguruza.
-
ATP Tour
Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up showdown with Andrey Rublev in Rotterdam
Stefanos Tsitsipas is into the semi-finals of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam.
-
News
Lawn Tennis Association determined to show commitment to inclusion and diversity
Seven people from diverse backgrounds have been appointed to the LTA Council.