2022 Miami Masters 4R: [WC] Nick Kyrgios (AUS) vs [9] Jannik Sinner (ITA)

[James P]

The first meeting of the two was supposed to be two weeks ago in Indian Wells, but Sinner pulled out due to sickness giving Kyrgios the walk over. Hopefully we see the match we wanted to this time around. Who wins this first match between the two of them?

 

[albatros_forehand]

Peak Kyrgios > anyone else

 

[Aabye5]

Peak Kyrgios > anyone else

But is he better than mythical Peak Safin!? Mind-bending stuff.

 

[McGradey]

Kyrgios' shenanigans to give Sinner fits and starve him of the rhythm he needs to establish dominance. Special K in straights.

 

[James P]

I guess I'll be the lone Sinner vote. Someone has to do it.

 

[dking68]

I guess I'll be the lone Sinner vote. Someone has to do it.

Nah I think he can pull off the W. He just needs to spend some time on the practice courts getting the serves in

 

[dking68]

If it’s a night match then yeah sinner in 3

 

[Harry_Wild]

Kygios has too many weapons for Sinner’s game!

 

[Tennis_dude101]

Kygios has too many weapons for Sinner’s game!

Can't disagree

 

[Nadal_King]

If Sinner beats this Kyrgios (who fights for each point) then he has a bright future

 

[stringertom]

The last time Nick won 4 matches in a row was his Washington’19 title run. Jannik of the second set today might out-steady him in this fairly virgin territory. The other version of Jannik will get spanked.

Sinner in 3 but zero MPs saved.

 

[junior74]

Kygios has too many weapons for Sinner’s game!

I hope you're right. Nick's been playing top tennis so far, and looks ... happy. No racquet smashes, sincere interviews and all.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

The first meeting of the two was supposed to be two weeks ago in Indian Wells, but Sinner pulled out due to sickness giving Kyrgios the walk over. Hopefully we see the match we wanted to this time around. Who wins this first match between the two of them?

Nick in 2, not so close sets.

 

[aldeayeah]

If Kyrgios plays doubles first, Sinner in easy straights.

 

[Aabye5]

I hope you're right. Nick's been playing top tennis so far, and looks ... happy. No racquet smashes, sincere interviews and all.

They can't keep letting him win, just to prove the effectiveness of 'Serenity Now'

We have to see how it holds up on the not so good days.

 

[weakera]

Awesome match on paper.

 

[Krish0608]

Oh this is a spicy matchup! A month ago, I would said Sinner in straights, in a heartbeat. But looking at Kyrgios play the best he’s played since 2017, I have a feeling Nick could do this in straights. When he’s on, he’s far too versatile for Sinner.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Oh this is a spicy matchup! A month ago, I would said Sinner in straights, in a heartbeat. But looking at Kyrgios play the best he’s played since 2017, I have a feeling Nick could do this in straights. When he’s on, he’s far too versatile for Sinner.

Nick's level against Rublev was insane, so happy to see him engaged and playing all out.

 

[mental midget]

i think that GS trophy lit a fire under nick...realized a trophy in your hands feels better than an xbox controller. would love to see this version of nick carry through for a couple years.

 

[Aabye5]

Fire and Ice

 

[Nadal_King]

This will be fun!!

 

[Rosstour]

i think that GS trophy lit a fire under nick...realized a trophy in your hands feels better than an xbox controller. would love to see this version of nick carry through for a couple years.

There has to be something to this, has to be

Also....Sinner had a breakthrough against PCB, IMO....his skin thickened a bit with that win. This could be a great match, with both players finding new levels lately.

 

[Krish0608]

There has to be something to this, has to be

Also....Sinner had a breakthrough against PCB, IMO....his skin thickened a bit with that win. This could be a great match, with both players finding new levels lately.

Sinner has been surviving, Nick has been GOATING. If this form stays, it’s easily Kyrgios in 2.

 

[Aabye5]

Sinner in 2. If he can't do it in 2, I'm not sure he can it tomorrow.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Sinner is one dimensional, and has a very low tennis IQ. St. NIck in 2

 

[onefineday]

Sinner 7-6, 6-7, 7-6.

 

[_phantom]

If Kyrgios plays doubles first, Sinner in easy straights.

Schedule is out. Nick plays singles first.

 

[_phantom]

Is Sinner carrying an injury?

 

[Aabye5]

Is Sinner carrying an injury?

He was sick during IW, not sure about an injury?

 

[norcal]

TC sucks, they're not even showing Sinner v Kyrgios! Who the heck wants to watch Zed v Kokkachallenger player?

Then they're probably gonna show Osaka v Collins instead of Tsitsi v Alcaraz.

What a joke.

 

[socallefty]

Krygios is the oldest player left in the 4th round. Shows you how long he has frittered away his talent.

 

[dapchai]

Sinner to let Nick focus completely on doubles with his big Kokk in 3.

 

[James P]

Krygios is the oldest player left in the 4th round. Shows you how long he has frittered away his talent.

That's actually a pretty interesting stat, nobody made it born in 94 or earlier.

 

[tsamo]

That's actually a pretty interesting stat, nobody made it born in 94 or earlier.

Damn, feeling old right about now...

 

[Winners or Errors]

Kyrgios in 2 or Sinner in 3. If Sinner shows up and takes one of the first two sets, I think he'll win. If Kyrgios gets rolling, I don't see Sinner stopping that bus.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

I never thought I would root for Nick but Jannik bores me no end - he simply has no personality whatsoever. He's a terrific player, of course, but he just is so dull dull dull for me.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

TC sucks, they're not even showing Sinner v Kyrgios! Who the heck wants to watch Zed v Kokkachallenger player?

Then they're probably gonna show Osaka v Collins instead of Tsitsi v Alcaraz.

What a joke.

Is there a way of contacting Tennis Channel and letting them know how sick I am of there always covering the matches I don't care about and skipping the ones I do? I already pay too much for cable to go the plus route. They obsess over certain players, particularly Coco Gauff ): There are other countries with great players besides the U.S. I can't afford to move to Spain! (;

 

[Third Serve]

Nick was really good against Rublev but you never can tell with him.

Sinner has not been at his best lately.

Nick in 3.

 

[_phantom]

Nick might be hurt that Kokki gets the center court, and he doesn't.

Sinner in 3.

 

[Rattie]

Is there a way of contacting Tennis Channel and letting them know how sick I am of there always covering the matches I don't care about and skipping the ones I do? I already pay too much for cable to go the plus route. They obsess over certain players, particularly Coco Gauff ): There are other countries with great players besides the U.S. I can't afford to move to Spain! (;

I remember back in the day when all the tennis at Wimbledon was confined to a two channels and they would put on lowly ranked Brit matches to my frustration as I wanted to see other players.
Other than tweeting them your feedback I can’t think of anything else.

 

[Aabye5]

Is there a way of contacting Tennis Channel and letting them know how sick I am of there always covering the matches I don't care about and skipping the ones I do? I already pay too much for cable to go the plus route. They obsess over certain players, particularly Coco Gauff ): There are other countries with great players besides the U.S. I can't afford to move to Spain! (;

Get Tennis TV.

Sorry to tell you this, but the Gauff match vs Swiatek was better than the Alcaraz - Cilic match, honestly . But yeah, the scheduling can be awful

 

[Forgive Me Father]

We ready for this?

 

[Harry_Wild]

Kyrgios Sinner Match is started on Grandstand now!

 

[Rattie]

Nick isn’t happy about the speed of the court

 

[Aabye5]

Nick claims it's the court, but it's also Janni's tenacity that has him muttering.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Nick is deceptively fit and fast despite being supposedly a lazy yob.

 

[flyingboris]

Darn it! I wish I was at home watching this.. Based on the scores it looks competitive.

 

[Aabye5]

Two break points created by Sinner with some blistering forehands. Two break points saved by Nick with a clever volley and a blistering serve.

But Janni is a fast learner, who tries his own clever volley.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Cheetahios!

 

[InsideOut900]

Nick shouldn't go into blow for blow rallies with Sinner because he isn't going to win those.

Either disrupt his rhythms with paceless shots or go for broke early.