2019 ATP Acapulco Final - [2] Alexander Zverev vs. Nick Kyrgios

[Yoneyama]

Notice, that when Nick is playing seriously, his footwork elevates to a whole new level which allows his short-bunt backhand to really do damage, and his forehand technique changes dramatically - the ratio tips from mostly arming the ball to more using his body. Really great to watch when he plays like this.

 

[LETitBE]

#31 to be exact. By losing two TBs to Pella in the São Paulo SF, Djere settles in behind Nick. Pella cannot catch Nick.

Guido is doing well in the race so far,just as his name deserves

 

[Enceladus]

Kyrgios goes from 72 to 30ish in the world!

#31 to be exact. By losing two TBs to Pella in the São Paulo SF, Djere settles in behind Nick. Pella cannot catch Nick.

He will not be so a threat for seeds players in R2 in IW.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Wasnt Kyrgios injuried during this tournament?

 

[I Am Finnish]

Zverev's screaming is violently annoying. Sounds like a woman stepping on a tarantula in the shower.

WTF!!!?!?!???!!!

 

[Red Rick]

Zverev's screaming is violently annoying. Sounds like a woman stepping on a tarantula in the shower.

Please clarify.

Does he sound like the woman or does he sound like the tarantula?

 

[I Am Finnish]

Please clarify.

Does he sound like the woman or does he sound like the tarantula?

I think he meant Z was screaming like a woman

 

[Nostradamus]

only problem is Now that Nick won this tournament,,,,,,,,,,,,,he's going on ciasta for next 5 month. and he will suck and just party

 

[I Am Finnish]

only problem is Now that Nick won this tournament,,,,,,,,,,,,,he's going on ciasta for next 5 month. and he will suck and just party

Most likely

 

[Shank Volley]

Wasnt Kyrgios injuried during this tournament?

Nah that was Nadal. Poor guy's hand was damn near falling off, at least according to reports from that perfectly objective news source 'Nadal News'.

 

[junior74]

Saw the match now. Great stuff by NK. Love how he has kept his act together this week.
Keep it up, mate!

 

[Nostradamus]

Nah that was Nadal. Poor guy's hand was damn near falling off, at least according to reports from that perfectly objective news source 'Nadal News'.

Nick had this Knee injury. But Miraculously,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, it was healed by the time final started........LOL. I think he faked it so that he will have an excuse just in case he lost in the middle of tournament. But now that he won,,, no more need for the excuses. so NO MORE excuses. That's how nick rolls

 

[Shank Volley]

Nick had this Knee injury. But Miraculously,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, it was healed by the time final started........LOL. I think he faked it so that he will have an excuse just in case he lost in the middle of tournament. But now that he won,,, no more need for the excuses. so NO MORE excuses. That's how nick rolls

You have to recognize the irony of a Nadal fan posting a comment like this...

 

[sredna42]

You have to recognize the irony of a Nadal fan posting a comment like this...

LOL!!!

 

[sredna42]

Something clicked in nick this tournament, he went from getting rattled by the jeers and boos, to gaining energy and motivation from them like djokovic.

He won the tournament on principle the second he tried that drop serve against nadal with his stupid ROS positioning, and made him cry.

He won the moral victory over nadals time cheating.

And he won the actual tournament itself. The tournament trifecta doesn't happen often.

 

[EloQuent]

Zverev is a good loser. It is good when he loses. He should do more of this.

 

[Master_Funk]

It is pretty clear when both are playing their best , Nick is the superior player. Hopefully he keeps it going but you never know.

 

[Tennisgods]

Brilliant. This is so Kyrgios. He basically did it for the sombrero...

 

[Winners or Errors]

Perhaps there is hope for Kyrgios yet. I certainly enjoy his tennis more than the Ziraffe's.

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

Please clarify.

Does he sound like the woman or does he sound like the tarantula?

let's goooooooooooooooooooooo !!!

 

[Nostradamus]

You have to recognize the irony of a Nadal fan posting a comment like this...

But Nadal never ever makes excuses for his loss. so not sure what you are saying

 

[3fees]

WOOOOOW. Congrats NICK. Beat Nadal, Beat Wawrinka, Beat Zverev in Final !!!!. Great handshake by Zverev!!!!

Missed one , Sir John Isner

Cheers
3Fees

 

[tennisenthusiast]

Winner got avocado??

 

[underground]

He will not be so a threat for seeds players in R2 in IW.

It actually makes it worst for the top 8 seeds. Being unseeded meant he could land anywhere in the draw including the #9-16 so that he won't meet the top 8 until the 4th round, being seeded #32 now means he will meet #1-8 in the third round.

 

[Shank Volley]

But Nadal never ever makes excuses for his loss. so not sure what you are saying

Again...I really can't tell if you're joking. Can someone else back me up here?

 

[Nostradamus]

Again...I really can't tell if you're joking. Can someone else back me up here?

Nadal himself never makes excuses. it his his fans that makes excuses. Nadal always compliments his opponents after his loses. he won sportsmanship awards so many times, it is the proof

 

[BeatlesFan]

Please clarify.

Does he sound like the woman or does he sound like the tarantula?

To listen to Zverev scream is torture. I think tarantulas are silent, so by default it’s got to be a woman.

 

[The Green Mile]

Loved Nick's reactions and general reinforced positivity in this final, if only he was this focused all the time. Awesome week, those forehand droppers were gold.

 

[-NN-]

Loved Nick's reactions and general reinforced positivity in this final, if only he was this focused all the time. Awesome week, those forehand droppers were gold.

The diamond era/age.

 

[Zetty]

What a week for NK. He lifted his level and looks like he can be a serious contender this year. He's turning 24 in April, an age where a player has to start achieving and fulling his potential. This win and a couple of big wins over Nadal, Wawrinka and also Zverev should boost his morale and make him perform well consistently. I think he'll be a force at Wimbledon where he can just serve his way to the title. He can also do well on USO, but I think Wimbledon can be his best stage to showcase his potential and win his first slam.

Or he could float back down to Earth, this must feel like a slam victory with the level of opponent he had to face every round, yeesh. Hopefully he uses it as momentum tho, I like the guy.

 

[coupergear]

Something clicked in nick this tournament, he went from getting rattled by the jeers and boos, to gaining energy and motivation from them like djokovic.

He won the tournament on principle the second he tried that drop serve against nadal with his stupid ROS positioning, and made him cry.

He won the moral victory over nadals time cheating.

And he won the actual tournament itself. The tournament trifecta doesn't happen often.

Don't always love NK's antics. Drama queen. But tactically, loved the UH serve move. The way Rafa stands at the back barrier is just begging for someone to do it. Pros facing Rafa should be practicing that serve, seriously.

 

[jm1980]

31

#31 with a win. Aussie #2, behind #23 Demon....

BTW, the official rankings came out with Nick ranked at #33

https://www.atptour.com/en/rankings/singles?rankDate=2019-03-04&rankRange=0-100