The "new" version of Nick Kyrgios 4:15
(CNN) --
Nick Kyrgios will appear in his first US Open quarterfinal when he takes on one of the Russians playing under a neutral flag, Karen Khachanov, on Tuesday after his win over Daniil Medvedev.
Defending champion Daniil Medvedev was eliminated from the US Open after losing 6-7 6-3 3-6 2-6 against Nick Kyrgios in the fourth round.
Medvedev won his first Grand Slam title in New York last year, but on Sunday he was edged out by Kyrgios, who is enjoying the best run of his career: he reached the Wimbledon final in July and won the Citi title. Open in Washington last month.
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Medvedev said after the match that he had had physical problems on the court, but added that Kyrgios outplayed him in the last two sets.
"Today I felt a little bad," he told reporters after the game.
"The thing is, in America I get sick once for sure in the swing because the AC is crazy. Last year it happened to me in Cincinnati."
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"Today I felt my throat a bit... At the same time, it's not an excuse at all because Nick played well."
Kyrgios celebrates against Medvedev, his fourth victory against the world number 1 in five meetings.
It was the fourth time Kyrgios had beaten Medvedev in five meetings and the second in as many months after the victory in Montreal.
The Aussie saved several set points in a tight first-set tie-break, the first Medvedev had lost in the tournament, before falling in the second set when he lost serve twice.
Medvedev leveled the match, but the momentum shifted in Kyrgios' favor when he won five straight points on Medvedev's serve in the fourth game of the third set.
The 23rd seed always looked like the favorite to win the match from there, breaking twice in the fourth set to seal victory in close to three hours.
He finished the match with 53 winners, 21 of which were aces.
"I think I played the right way," Kyrgios told reporters.
"Today I responded amazingly. I just thought the third and fourth sets were so free. I had a lot of fun, enjoying every moment at the Ashe (Arthur Ashe Stadium). I'm very proud of it."
Medvedev was eliminated in four sets by Nick Kyrgios at the US Open.
Kyrgios is on a nine match unbeaten streak in US Open qualifying, displaying a newfound focus and consistency on the court that has seen him enjoy considerable success this season, something he attributes to overcoming mental health issues. of recent years.
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"I feel like I'm more proud of the way I've recovered after all, honestly," he said.
"I've been in some really tough situations mentally, and in some really scary places.
"Obviously, if you see it on paper, he probably didn't expect me to win. I might take a set or two if I'm lucky... I sat in the locker room afterwards and was really proud of my performance, because there was a moment when who I didn't think was capable of pulling it off and doing this."
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