WATCH: Just your typical Nick Kyrgios start to a match as he serves underarm
Nick Kyrgios produced his favourite party trick early on at the Italian Open as he started his match against Daniil Medvedev in unorthodox fashion.
Well, it is not really unorthodox if you are Kyrgios as he has been known to throw in underarm serves, but rarely have we seen any player start a match that way.
The Australian, who has been dishing up these underarm serves regularly this season, actually won the point, but you can see for yourself.
When was the last time you saw a match begin with an underarm serve??? 🤣😜
Here you go, courtesy of @NickKyrgios #ibi19 pic.twitter.com/EuPZk2Xrzb
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 14, 2019
The good news for Kyrgios and his fans is that he upset the 12th seeded Russian 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to set up a second-round clash against qualifier Casper Ruud from Norway.
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
More from Tennis365:
Latest
-
ATP TourTim Henman: Roger Federer won’t be around forever so enjoy him while he’s still playing
“Enjoy Roger Federer while he’s still playing”.
-
ATP TourNick Kyrgios involved in another social media feud, this time with Mikhail Kukushkin
Shock, horror! Nick Kyrgios involved in social media spat.
-
WimbledonBernard Tomic slammed in brutal letter after appeal against Wimbledon fine is rejected
Bernard Tomic’s appeal against Wimbledon fine rejected.
-
ATP TourAlexander Zverev eyes end to legal dispute with former agent, takes a shot at Ivan Lendl
Alexander Zverev looks to focus on tennis.
-
Grand SlamGrand Slam prize money: Comparing the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open
A look at the prize money on offer at the Grand Slams.
-
Tennis TodayTennis Today: Novak Djokovic gives Nick Kyrgios ‘hint’ while Serena Williams hits another cover
Get your daily dose of tennis news and gossip.
-
WimbledonMats Wilander slams Roger Federer for playing it safe on Wimbledon match points
Mats Wilander unimpressed by Roger Federer’s tactics.
-
US OpenUS Open confirms record prize purse with winners receiving $3,850,000
More money for US Open competitors.
-
ATP Tour
‘Novak Djokovic is a great champion’, declares fellow Wimbledon winner Simona Halep
Wimbledon champions heap the praise on one another.
-
Tennis TodayTennis Today: Coco Gauff’s US Open participation in danger, and Simona Halep’s huge welcome home
What’s going on in Tennis Today?