In a highly anticipated first meeting between the two Australians, Nick Kyrgios completely overwhelmed Alex de Minaur in the Round of 16 at the Canadian Open. It was a masterclass in precision and power, as Kyrgios swept his Davis Cup colleague in two straight sets. Winning 6-2, 6-3, he comfortably advanced to the quarterfinals. This victory followed a massive win over World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev, and Kyrgios maintained that momentum, ending the match in just over an hour.
Nick Kyrgios dominated his first ever match against Australian compatriot Alex de Minaur and won their Round of 16 clash at the Canadian Open. The Australian star Kyrgios produced an absolute masterclass to outclass the Davis Cup teammate de Minaur in straight sets. Kyrgios was at his best and toppled de Minaur 6-2, 6-3 to seal his berth in the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open. A day after an impressive victory against World No.1 Daniil Medvedev, the Aussie star looked like a man on a mission as he outplayed de Minaur in just 62 minutes.
The Wimbledon runner-up looked virtually untouchable, extending a season-long run of form that is the best he's ever had. The crowd watched in awe as Kyrgios played an almost flawless match. In front of a full house, the 27-year-old showcased his efficiency, racking up 22 winners and keeping his mistakes to a minimum with only nine unforced errors.
Both athletes had been riding a wave of success lately, with Kyrgios lifting the trophy at the Citi Open and de Minaur winning in Atlanta. However, once the match started, Kyrgios took total command. He broke de Minaur's serve twice early on to jump to a 4-0 lead, closing out the first set in a blistering 23 minutes. During that opening frame, he was nearly perfect, hitting 14 winners and committing only a single error.
Kyrgios didn't let up in the second set, breaking de Minaur immediately to maintain his lead. Although the World No. 21 attempted a comeback and managed to break Kyrgios twice, the momentum shifted back quickly. Kyrgios tightened his grip on the match, pushing the score to 3-1 and eventually racing to a 5-2 advantage.
Despite a brief moment of frustration when de Minaur managed a rare break, the Wimbledon finalist quickly regained his composure. He intensified the pressure on his opponent's serve, eventually closing out the match as de Minaur's resistance faded. This commanding win not only propels Kyrgios back into the ATP top 30 but also ensures he will be a seeded player at the upcoming US Open.
With nine consecutive singles victories now under his belt, Kyrgios is set to battle Hubert Hurkacz in the quarterfinals. Hurkacz earned his place in the final eight after a grueling three-set victory over Albert Ramos-Vinolas, finishing 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 7-6 (7-3). This upcoming clash is particularly anticipated since Hurkacz holds a victory over Kyrgios from their meeting on the grass courts in Halle two months ago.