Kyrgios stays restrained in US Open quest
HIS eyes on the prize, Nick Kyrgios is shunning New York’s bright lights in the hope of turning the grand slam corner with a low-key approach to his latest US Open title quest.
Tennis’s one-time wild child made the surprise confession ahead of his first-round clash with Radu Albot on Wednesday that the Manhattan major was his least comaround fortable of the season’s four slams and that escaping the hustle and bustle was key to a deep run.
“Honestly, I prefer the quieter it is, the better it is. I get a bit anxious with all the stuff going on around here,” Kyrgios said. “It’s an exciting event. “When I was bit younger, I really liked it.
“I loved getting to the courts, I loved sort of hanging and now I just want to get out of here as soon as possible.
“My favourite grand slam’s Australia obviously, but I like Wimbledon. I like the set-up there. It’s quiet in the houses and stuff.
“But here, it’s just so full on and I think to have success here you’ve got to do the right things and get in and out and look after yourself. Just go back to the hotel and just hang out, keep it low key.”
Kyrgios’s older and wiser approach can’t stop the 23year-old from letting his mind wander to a projected Sunday third-round showstopper with Roger Federer.
“As a seed and someone who, realistically, is supposed to move forward in the draw, you kind of look forward.
“It’s hard not to with social media these days,” Kyrgios said.
“I get excited to think about it, but just to be able to play another grand slam is a blessing in itself.”
IT’S JUST SO FULL ON … YOU’VE GOT TO DO THE RIGHT THINGS AND GET IN AND OUT AND LOOK AFTER YOURSELF NICK KYRGIOS