| Match: Finished | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Kyrgios (AUS) (23) | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
| G. Simon (FRA) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Completed Sets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Set won by N. Kyrgios | 7 - 5 | N. Kyrgios leads 3 to 1 |
| Set won by G. Simon | 4 - 6 | G. Simon trails 2 to 1 |
| Set won by N. Kyrgios | 6 - 4 | N. Kyrgios leads 2 to 0 |
| Set won by N. Kyrgios | 6 - 2 | N. Kyrgios leads 1 to 0 |
Australian Nick Kyrgios continues his Australian Open campaign against Frenchman Gilles Simon in the second round. Join The Roar for live coverage of the match, with live scores and a blog from 6:45pm (AEDT) on Thursday.
Nick Kyrgios was back on one of his favourite courts on Tuesday evening, where he beat Lorenzo Sonego of Italy in straight sets.
The match had its challenges for the 23rd seed, but Kyrgios went on to win convincingly 6-2, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (1).
There is a different feeling about the notorious bad boy of tennis, as he is keeping his cool and playing inspired tennis for a greater cause this summer.
Kyrgios is back on the people’s court and his opponent in the second round is world No.61 Gilles Simon.
Simon beat Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay to advance to the second round of the Australian Open 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 in a convincing performance on Tuesday.
The right-hander took less than two hours to dismiss the struggling Cuevas, but has a tougher task ahead against Kyrgios on the Aussie’s home deck.
Kyrgios and Simon have met once before, in the second round of the Citi Open in Washington last year. Kyrgios won 6-4, 7-6 (5) and went on to claim the title, the sixth of his career.
Prediction
If Kyrgios is firing, he has the power to beat Simon in convincing fashion. The Frenchman will challenge him though, extending rallies and waiting for Kyrgios to get impatient and make the mistakes.
With the help of the Melbourne Arena crowd, the Australian should get across the line.
Kyrgios to win in four sets.
Join The Roar for all the action, with live scores and a blog of the match from 6:45pm (AEDT) and please add your thoughts to the discussion below.
Start time: 6:45 (AEDT) – estimated time only. Match will start after Bolt vs Thiem or at 6:45pm, whichever is later
Court: Melbourne Arena
TV: Nine
Online: 9Now
Odds: Kyrgios $1.25, Simon $3.60
Head-to-head: Kyrgios 1, Simon 0
Ranking: Kyrgios 26, Simon 61
Career titles: Simon 14, Kyrgios 6
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Thanks for joining The Roar this evening for the second round match between Kyrgios and Simon. Day 5 coverage tomorrow features Ash Barty up first on Rod Laver Arena against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan. Last on Rod Laver Arena tomorrow evening is Aussie John Millman, who faces Roger Federer. There are also plenty of Aussies in action in the doubles throughout the day.
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Nick Kyrgios has defeated Gilles Simon to move through to the third round of the 2020 Australian Open. The 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 victory didn’t come easy for the Aussie against a resilient Simon. The first two sets were comfortable, until the match swung and Simon started making some shots, which required more effort from a sluggish Kyrgios. Simon was given a time violation before he served a ball in this match, Kyrgios was also awarded an amusing violation while waiting for the crowd to calm. When it wasn’t going to plan, Kyrgios self-destructed. For about 30 minutes he was chatting away to himself, frustrated, until he could bring it back together. Kyrgios’ mental strength became the focus once again, but the Aussie was able to recover to break in the ninth game of the fourth set and then successfully served for the match. The 23rd seed now faces 16th seed Karen Khachanov or Mikael Ymer in the third round. Final Score (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5
jameswm
Roar Guru
Geez I got home from work at the right time. 4-5 in the 4th. The boy finished it off well, great job.
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
The crowd love it, Nick is pumped. A great first two sets, poorer third set and then a good recovery to finish the match in the fourth. Kyrgios is through to the third rounds of the Australian Open where he will play either Mikael Ymer or Karen Khachanov. At present, 16th seed Khachanov is 2 sets to 1 up against the Swede. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Game, Set and Match Nick Kyrgios. Ace on the second serve. He comes through with the goods to win 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Kyrgios misses the forehand winner wide, was in the air and turning in that shot - would have been an impressive winner. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 40 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Ace, beauty out wide. His 27th for the match. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 40 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Ace, Simon challenges it. Was in, took the sideline easily. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 30 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Kyrgios keeps hitting the balls back and Simon makes the first mistake, backhand into the net. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 15 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
The crowd erupted for that and they've been up and about through the change of ends. Kyrgios to serve for the match now... (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Break, Kyrgios He gets the break! Had three chances, couldn't make any of them... then on advantage, plays the forehand winner into the open side. Kyrgios will now serve for the fourth set and match. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Double fault. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | AD Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 40
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Kyrgios pulls the trigger too early. Deuce. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 40
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Kyrgios hit the post, got a little lucky and it bounced in... Simon just stayed there, plays the winner, Kyrgios can't reach the volley well enough to make it over the net. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 30
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
One break point saved. Simon controls that point and Kyrgios looking for the forehand winner on the run hits into the net. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Long rally... Kyrgios comes into the net, volleys and gets the winner! Simon was a brick wall for a while there and then had to chance down the drop shot, he couldn't quite get there. Chance for Kyrgios. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Simon challenges the attacking backhand Kyrgios hit from in the air. Was well in. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 30 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Simon misses the backhand into the net. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Game, Kyrgios Massive serving, another ace to hold the game. (23) Kyrgios 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 Simon 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0