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Second set: Norrie* 2-6, 1-2 Kyrgios (*denotes server): A nondescript opening to the game sees Norrie 40-0 ahead but he’s serving with a lack of rhythm that eventually comes back to haunt him with a double-fault. The latest in a long line of overhit forehands brings Kyrgios back into the contest and he earns deuce with the rally of the match, pulling Norrie left and right with fierce thwacks, then drawing his opponent in with a subtle drop shot, eventually ending the torture with a simple overhead.
Oh dear, this is getting ugly for Norrie now, another unforced error long gifts a break point, and the limpest second serve dribbles into the net for a double-fault. Five points in a row to Kyrgios and he’s a break up after barely paying attention to the first three points of the game. This match will not last much longer I fear.
Second set: Norrie 2-6, 1-1 Kyrgios* (*denotes server): Shot of the match so far from Norrie, a crosscourt passing shot from deep in his forehand corner with Kyrgios at the net. The Australian swats the adversity away with four powerful serves and some intimidating movement on his side of the net. He is playing like a boxer controlling the centre of the ring and Norrie is so far not meticulous enough to work around him.
Written by Jonathan Howcroft (now) and Emma Kemp (later)
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2020/jan/09/atp-cup-quarter-final-australia-v-great-britain-live under the title “ATP Cup quarter-final: Australia v Great Britain – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
