Nick Kyrgios was far too good J.J. Wolf in the third round of the US Open on Friday, not having his serve broken a single time in the 6-4 6-2 6-3 victory.
Kyrgios dominated the match with his serve, racking up 21 aces to Wolf's five, and of the seven break point opportunities the Australian allowed, he saved all seven.
His return game was sharp as well, creating 11 break points and converting five, and he used it to break away in the second set, rattling off five consecutive games to comfortably go up two sets to love.
The third set was more competitive as Kyrgios had a pair of double faults, and more unforced errors (17) than winners (16), but he ultimately had too much firepower for the 23-year-old American.
After coming back from a love-40 deficit, saving four break points in the game, Kyrgios put the finishing touches on the straight sets win with another break of serve to seal it.
With the win, he books his spot in the fourth round, where he will meet world number one Daniil Medvedev.
Kyrgios has won three of the four career meetings between the pair, including their most recent fixture at the Canadian Open.
ACES/DOUBLE FAULTS
Kyrgios – 21/5
Wolf – 6/1
WINNERS/UNFORCED ERRORS
Kyrgios – 36/32
Wolf – 20/26
BREAK POINTS WON
Kyrgios – 5/11
Wolf – 0/7
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