Roger Federer and Nick Kyrgios on course for US Open showdown

Roger Federer and Nick Kyrgios both won on day two of the US Open to remain on course to face each other in a mouthwatering clash.
The pair will meet in round three should they both win their second round matches, and that’s looking likely given they way both players performed in their opening contests.
Federer, seeking to end a 10-year wait to reclaim the US Open title, was certainly in ruthless mood against Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka.
The 37-year-old floundered slightly in the final set, but he was still far too good for and required less than two hours to wrap up a 6-2 6-2 6-4 win.
VIDEO: Roger Federer produces some vintage magic at the US Open.https://t.co/BZ0wdIuGQC
— Tennis365 (@T365Official) August 29, 2018
“I’m very happy with how I played tonight. It is particularly tough for us Europeans because we don’t get this type of humidity. You are sweating so much you don’t know what has hit you,” Federer said.
“It is tough so you are happy when you survive a day like this.”
Kyrgios, meanwhile, did drop the second set in his match but was still easily too good for Romania’s Radu Albot.
The Australian seemed to grow in stature during the clash before sealing a comfortable 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-2 win.
More from Tennis365:
Latest
-
Tennis News
Does Matteo Berrettini have a new love interest?
Matteo Berrettini has been spotted with former model Melissa Satta.
-
Australian Open
2023 Australian Open women’s final info, form, H2H, preview: Elena Rybakina vs Aryna Sabalenka
All the info you need ahead of the 2023 Australian Open women’s final.
-
Australian Open
Elena Rybakina: Why the quiet girl is set to dominate Grand Slam tennis
Elena Rybakina could be an all-timer.
-
Tennis News
Mats Wilander expects Elena Rybakina to make ’10 grand slam finals’
Kazakhstan’s Rybakina beat Victoria Azarenka 7-6, 6-3 to set up a final with Belarusian fifth-seed Sabalenka.
-
Australian Open
Australian Open day 11: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina reach women’s final
The story of the 11th day of action from Melbourne Park.
-
News
Aryna Sabalenka books power battle with Elena Rybakina in Australian Open final
Sabalenka beat Magda Linette 7-6 (1) 6-2 to reach her first grand slam singles final.
-
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic plunged into fresh controversy and he needs to fix it quickly
Novak Djokovic needs to do all he can to clean up the mess created by his father as quickly as possible.
-
Tennis News
WATCH: Andy Murray shares hilarious mock lipreading video from Thanasi Kokkinakis clash
Andy Murray saw the funny side of a TikTok video from his Australian Open second round win.
-
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic still motivated by Rafael Nadal rivalry
That Grand Slam record is on Novak Djokovic’s mind for sure.
-
News
Elena Rybakina clinches straight sets semi-final win over Victoria Azarenka
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina defeated Victoria Azarenka to reach her second grand slam final at the Australian Open.