Nick Kyrgios faced his good friend, Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first round of the US Open.
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After the match, Nick said that he hoped he would "never again" face his good friend.
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It was a straight win for Kyrgios as he defeated Kokkinakis 6-4, 6-4, 7-6(4) in straight sets.
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They were facing each other for the first time, previously playing doubles together.
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Playing doubles together, they won the Australian Open back in January.
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I can’t wait to get out there and play doubles with him on the right side of the net, he said.
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first second third Nick Kyrgios 6 6 7 Thanasi 3 4 6 Kokkinakis
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