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AUSTRALIA Nick Kyrgios has gone out of the ATP Tour's Atlanta Open after defeating Noah Rubin in straight sets.
The second seed dished out 15 aces to defeat the world No. 164 American 7-5 6-2 in 56 minutes.
Kyrgios claimed the opening with a mbadive forehand before the second set.
He made it look like an easy day at the office but it was not all business for the 23-year-old he had plenty of fun on the court.
He took a leaf out of Novak Djokovic's book by taking the mickey
He does not do it anymore but does not do it anymore Djokovic used to impersonate other stars – male and female – when serving, and now Kyrgios decided he'd
The Canberra product did his best impressions of Roger Federer, Gael Monfils and Ivo Karlovic as he saw the lighter side of his outing in Atlanta.
"It's good to have a bit of fun. I still have a good time when I do those techniques, so why not? "
He may have been having a laugh but the crowd was not wearing his clothes. Tennis writer Erik Gudris tweeted as much after Kyrgios gained victory
Kyrgios will meet Cameron Norrie for a spot in the semi-final after the British left-hander Jeremy Chardy 5-7 6-4 6-4.
"I always feel comfortable playing here," Kyrgios said. "Obviously, had a fair bit of success here. I just feel comfortable. The short suits my game style. I can serve well, I can make a couple of returns and play aggressively. "
Australian Fellow Matthew Ebden breezed through the last eight after beating Donald Young 6-4 6-4, overpowering the American wild card in just over an hour.
"I knew he was going to be tough here, because he lives here. These are the conditions in these conditions, "Ebden told atpworldtour.com.
" I had to really stay on top of him and I had to really dominate my game.
"I 'm very happy with how I went about it. "
The World No. 55 will be back to the top Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis for a place in the semi-finals after the veteran 7-5 6-1 victory over the veteran Cypriot's fifth seed Frances Tiafoe
"He's playing well lately. I know he has confidence in himself, that's for sure, "Baghdatis said of Millman.
" It's going to be a tough one. Aim But I'll just try and be as good as possible today and I'll try to figure how to win on the court. "
– with AAP
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