- In-form Australian beats world No 1 7-6 (13-11) 3-6 6-3 6-2
- Victory sets up quarter-final clash with Karen Khachanov
Deep in the tiebreak of one of the very best sets of tennis played this year, Nick Kyrgios slammed his racket and then hollered towards his box, his face a picture of rage. He had saved three set points with some audacious touches, but as he generated three of his own, each time he was ground down by the immense durability of Daniil Medvedev.
There was a time not long ago when this could have all gone awry, with the tiebreak level at 11-11. But not these days. Under immense pressure, Kyrgios gave the purest demonstration of his ball striking talent, following up an explosive down-the-line backhand with a delicate drop shot winner, an audacious combination of shots that set the tone for what was to come.
