Nick Kyrgios hit the second-fastest serve in recorded history with a 143 m.p.h. bomb. That’s just one m.p.h. behind Sam Groth’s record. He still lost to Rafael Nadal, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3), but put on quite a show, and had his chances to upset the world No. 2. The Aussie took his chances in press though:
Q. Going to the pub last night, do you think you could have played a bit better if you hadn't?
Kyrgios: No. You look way too excited to ask that question. You must have a really boring life.
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Kei Crushes
Kei Nishikori has quietly won two rounds in straight sets and as the No. 8 seed that might not seem such a big deal. It’s actually the first time he’s won two straight-set matches at a Slam (without a retirement) since Roland Garros in 2016. He'll play Steve Johnson in the third round.