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Kyrgios Raring For Strong Showing In 2018

Nick Kyrgios is in positive spirits ahead of the 2018 ATP World Tour season and his first match at the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp. The Australian star, who reached his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 final at the Western & Southern Open in August last year, seemed content with his off-season preparations and his recovery from a recurring hip injury. “Yeah, it's been going good," said Kyrgios. "I went to Melbourne for a couple weeks and trained with all the boys. I'm feeling pretty good. Been training a lot and I've been managing my body. [My hip has] been feeling good. I've been doing my rehab every day and right now it's something that you just manage.” Starting...

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Kyrgios Aces Charity Work

Despite being just 22 years old, Nick Kyrgios is proving that it is never too early to begin charity work. Earlier this year, Kyrgios announced his support for the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, upping what was originally $10 per ace the rest of the season after the tragedy to $50 per ace. It was not the first time that Kyrgios had donated to charity, as he also pledged $50 per ace he hit to the Elena Baltacha Foundation in 2015 as of 7 October. The Australian has launched the NK Foundation, which strives to “increase access to, and provide sport facilities to underprivileged and disadvantaged youths”. Kyrgios is currently planning a facility of his own to allow...

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Less Basketball & More Tennis For Kyrgios In 2018

There has never been a question about Nick Kyrgios’ talent. But now the Australian is more determined than ever to make the most of it and continue his rise up the ATP World Tour. He will debut in the main draw of the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp, which will take place from 31 December through 7 January. “I’m training much harder in the gym, so hopefully my body gets stronger and I can go deeper into tournaments on a more consistent basis,” Kyrgios said. “I’m taking much better care of my body now, and I feel like I’m giving myself the best possible chance of winning tennis matches. My hip isn’t troubling me and I’m being more disciplined with...

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The Top 2 ATP World Tour Matches Of 2017

Continuing our Season In Review series, ATPWorldTour.com looks at the best two ATP World Tour matches of the 2017 season. 2) Thiem d. Dimitrov, Mutua Madrid Open, Third Round - 11 May 2017 (Match Stats) For power hitting, intensity and momentum shifts, Dominic Thiem and Grigor Dimitrov’s epic third-round clash in Madrid was both thrilling and cruel. Thiem, on his favourite surface, competed with great heart and conviction in saving five match points to edge past Dimitrov, who also owns a devastating single-handed backhand, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(9) over two hours and 34 minutes of intense tennis. Thiem rallied from a 1-3 deficit in the second set, from 2-4 in the third set, then held off match points at 3/6, 6/7...

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