Wimbledon 2022 finalist Nick Kyrgios has qualified for the round of 16 at the US Open, the stage of the competition where he will face reigning champion Daniil Medvedev.

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Nick Kyrgios, a heated duel with Daniil Medvedev in the 1/8 finals of the US Open 2022

In the third round, Kyrgios defeated wildcard JJ Wolf 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 in one hour and 54 minutes.

In the round of 16, the Australian will meet Daniil Medvedev, who defeated Wu Yibin in the third round 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and 57 minutes of play.

Kyrgios and Medvedev last met at the tournament in Montreal less than a month ago, where the Australian won.

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Match result Nick Kyrgios – JJ Wolfe

The result of the match Daniil Medvedev – U Ibin