Ajla Tomljanovic and Nick Kyrgios lead the Aussie charge on day seven at US Open 2022, with both competing in fourth-round singles matches.
New York, USA, 4 September 2022 | Leigh Rogers
Ajla Tomljanovic and Nick Kyrgios are both enjoying career-best runs at this year’s US Open, advancing to the fourth round for a first time.
Tomljanovic recorded one of the biggest wins of her career in the third round, overcoming 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams in an absorbing three-set battle.
It was a steely performance that highlighted the world No.46’s greater self-belief.
“Where I’m at in my career, I feel like I belong here now,” explained Tomljanovic. “That’s why I expect myself to perform well.”
> READ: Tomljanovic reflects on Serena victory
The 29-year-old Australian next faces the in-form Liudmila Samsonova, who is on a 13-match winning streak after scooping WTA titles in Washington and Cleveland last month.
“She’s been playing really well,” Tomljanovic acknowledged. “She’s coming off of two titles, hits the ball really big, bigger than most girls on tour. I’m going to have to be ready.”
Kyrgios faces a huge test too against world No.1 and defending champion Daniil Medvedev. This highly anticipated showdown headlines the evening session at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
“That’s where every tennis player wants to be, playing the best players in the world in the best stadiums in the world,” Kyrgios said. “I’m looking forward to it.”
Although Medvedev is on a 10-match winning streak at the tournament and is yet to drop a set this week, Kyrgios is feeling confident after scoring a three-set victory against the 26-year-old in Montreal last month.
“I definitely feel like I have a fighting chance,” Kyrgios said. “Not many players can say that right now, going in to play Medvedev at the US Open.”
> READ: Kyrgios – “I feel like I’ve come a long way”
Tomljanovic and Kyrgios are among eight Australian players scheduled to compete on day seven at Flushing Meadows.
The US Open is broadcast on the Nine Network and Stan Sport in Australia, with coverage beginning from 1am AEST.
Aussies in action:
Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) v Liudmila Samsonova
Women’s singles, fourth round, Louis Armstrong Stadium, fourth match
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