Kyle Edmund

[Genbrit]

Fantastic tennis from Kyle. Loved it and his colorful outfit. :)

[supergran]

Fantastic win for Kyle. Recorded match as sg in need of sunshine so we were out. Well done and good luck in next round.:cheer::cheer::GBflag:

[Teresa]

In a very cold and wet Norway. Delighted to see the win. Well Done Kyle.

[traveller7]

Well done Kyle great win

[Caro]

Really enjoyed the match. Fantastic win for Kyle, best of his career so far.

[roytennisfan]

Kyle on again at 4 tomorrow, first on court13 v Escobedo

[Stell]

Players are warming up.

I'm having to rely on the live scores website, as usual.

[roytennisfan]

Kyle to receive, court13 Eurosport player

[roytennisfan]

Players are warming up.

I'm having to rely on the live scores website, as usual.

Why don'y you pay the 6.99, that's all you need to pay, assuming you have a computer or phone, i'm streaming from phone to my tv

[Stell]

I'm not going to pay £6.99 for something I might hardly use. If they had a free trial, like some websites do, it would be different.

Now 1 - 1.

[roytennisfan]

2-1 break, mixture of errors and winners from Kyle

[Linda]

Vamos Kyle!

[Stell]

Escobedo breaks back to make it 2 - 2.

[roytennisfan]

Some loose shots from Kyle 2-2

[roytennisfan]

2 really poor games, so many unforced errors 2-3 playing nothing like Monday, so far

[Stell]

I know Kyle claimed that (Andy) Murray helped him in how to beat Gasquet. So, he should be able to beat Escobedo as well.

Now, 4 - 4.

[Stell]

Kyle had a break point, which Escobedo saved. Now 4 - 5.

[Jane]

Kyle to serve for the set

[Stell]

Kyle breaks Escobedo's serve to make it 6 - 5.

[Jane]

First set to Kyle - well done :yahoo:

[Stell]

More like it, Kyle.

[Jan]

Just home.
Well done Kyle - so far so good!
:GBflag:

[JerryD]

Well done so far to Kyle, hard to come back after a win like the win over gasguet. Hard not to get ahead of yourself

[Rosalind]

Kyle doing well. I have such high hopes for him to take over when the time comes.

Bouncy Castle doing less well. Is it me or is his inane banter even more banal than usual? Oyster bars, steak sarnies, blah blah blah - I heard it all already last night and it's sending me :barmy:

[Stell]

Now 2 - 2.

[JerryD]

I may be a bit slow and it's likely everyone already knows this, but I just saw an article where Kyle said that after his wins in Serbia he received a text from Becker saying well done. It seemed to mean a lot to him, Becker can sometimes be a bit of a coldfish, the staff at the wtf rarely have anything nice to say, so this surprised me. And of course moved him up in my estimation lol :)

[Stell]

Another break point for Kyle, but saved by Escobedo. Now 2 - 3.

[exislander]

Kyle doing well. I have such high hopes for him to take over when the time comes.

Bouncy Castle doing less well. Is it me or is his inane banter even more banal than usual? Oyster bars, steak sarnies, blah blah blah - I heard it all already last night and it's sending me :barmy:

If I find the "banter" getting too much (he was not so bad on Monday when Leon was with him) the advantage of Eurosport Player is that you can switch to the channel showing the match with no commentary and no adverts.

[Alis]

I may be a bit slow and it's likely everyone already knows this, but I just saw an article where Kyle said that after his wins in Serbia he received a text from Becker saying well done. It seemed to mean a lot to him, Becker can sometimes be a bit of a coldfish, the staff at the wtf rarely have anything nice to say, so this surprised me. And of course moved him up in my estimation lol :)


Maybe Boris is lining up his next coaching job. ;)

[Alis]

I find Bradnam worse than Bouncy but. I agree, the two together are a nightmare.

[Stell]

I can't believe Kyle had four break points and Escobedo saved all of them. Now 3 - 4.

[roytennisfan]

Really poor returns from 0-40 Cmon Kyle

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing from Kyle there but hopefully still has the upper hand at set up and now easy hold for 4 all, come on!

[Stell]

Kyle breaks Escobedo's serve and is one game away from winning the second set.

[Jane]

Kyle to serve for the second set

[roytennisfan]

Kyle made up for the last one, some brilliant play to break, now serving for the set

[Stell]

Kyle wins the second set, while Isner is winning the first against Darcis.

[Alis]

Kyle takes the second set - wahey!!

[exislander]

Well done Kyle!

[roytennisfan]

Well done kyle, finished that set well last three games

[Jane]

:boogie:Kyle gets the second set - great stuff:boogie:

[JAMES4578]

A few tight moments but Kyle seemingly in good position over Escobedo,keep him down!

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Kyle, cut out those loose shots

[roytennisfan]

Holds at last, well Done Kyle ..now break

[Stell]

Now 3 - 3.

[Alis]

4-4 - a break now would be very timely, Kyle!

[roytennisfan]

Oh dear another missed bp, this time Kyle

[roytennisfan]

Yes at last, Kyle serving for match

[Jan]

4-4 - a break now would be very timely, Kyle!
He listened!
Kyle to serve for the match!

[Alis]

Wahey - Kyle gets the break! Serve it out, Kyle, nothing silly, just steady.

[Stell]

One game away from winning the match for Kyle. It looks like he'll play Isner, as he's winning the second set (after winning the first).

[Alis]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::dance::dance::dance::yahoo:: yahoo::yahoo: Brilliant!! Well played that man!

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo:

Well done Kyle!!!

[Stell]

Kyle wins in straight sets, just as Isner wins the second.

[emjay1970]

Good lad!!!

[JAMES4578]

Kyle gets it done in straights to follow up big win,well done!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Jan]

7-5 6-4 6-4
:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Linda]

Well done, Kyle! :cheer:

[Jane]

Well done Kyle :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Helen40]

Brilliant. It takes him up to a career high of 64 on live rankings :)

[JerryD]

Well done to Kyle. Tough conditions with the humidity and the pressure coming into this match. He seemed fitter than his opponent. But he says himself he invests a lot of time in his physical fitness. He said everything felt a little tougher today but some days you just get up like that. He should be pleased with another straight sets. Potential opponent in the next round is isner

[themass15]

Great win by Kyle again; John Isner will provide a tougher test

[scrapaddict]

So pleased for Kyle - will definitely help his ranking and his confidence

[traveller7]

Well done Kyle great win.

[tennis890]

Another great win for Kyle! Well done :)

[Genbrit]

Congrats Kyle, well done :)

[david1610]

Well done to Kyle. Tough conditions with the humidity and the pressure coming into this match. He seemed fitter than his opponent. But he says himself he invests a lot of time in his physical fitness. He said everything felt a little tougher today but some days you just get up like that. He should be pleased with another straight sets. Potential opponent in the next round is isner
What the commies were (correctly IMHO) emphasising was not just the fitness but the increased mobility especially with regard to his defence. He has the power of shot but now he is started to improve other aspects of his game.
I watched most of this match and Kyle basically won it on his consistency. His opponent when dangerous was VERY dangerous but could not maintain that level consistently. Also very encouraging for the future was they were even in the sets until the critical moments when Kyle seemed able to play the key points better!

[JerryD]

All aspects of his game are improving I was more emphasising that he's right to see how important the fitness is, if you want to be in the top. Many guys even now don't think about it. He credits Murray with helping him to know the importance of it.

[Alis]

A dashing young man known as Kyle
Played tennis with flair, pace and guile,
When playing big John
His forehand just shone,
So Leon was wowed by his style!

[angiebabez]

When is kyle playing?

[JerryD]

The time suggested by Eurosport just now was around 10.30pm xx

[dewster99]

Hope I can find a stream, went on batmanstream just now to try and watch monfils but the're only showing eurosport coverage

[-J-]

Monfils is on Eurosport

[JerryD]

They said Kyle not before 10.30 even though the match before him has finished x

[dewster99]

Monfils is on Eurosport

oh ok it was pouille v RBA. Got a stream now anyway

[roytennisfan]

Hope Kyle can get his serve and shots going from the start, pretty daunting.... Isner on a show court at flushing meadows, facing his serves first

[Pam]

........vs a boring, boring big server!!

[Pam]

Kyle breaks to love!!!

Come on Kyle!!

[roytennisfan]

Isner wobbles early, consolidate now Kyle

[roytennisfan]

Think Angie et al been mailing Eurosport requesting plenty of shots of Leon

[Yellowlivi]

Yes fantastic he can absolutely do this! ! Go Kyle! Serbia was great preparation for this situation.

[supergran]

I've been posting on Men singles thread and now find everyone on here.:big grin:

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Kyle hold

[Pam]

1st set to Kyle 6-4:boogie:

[JerryD]

Just screamed all over the house, with the front windows open, good job it's not after 11 or anything :laugh: come on Kyle!!!

[JAMES4578]

Great first set from Kyle, hopefully he can keep pressure on!

[supergran]

:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:Set 6-4 Go Kyle!!!!!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[supergran]

Just screamed all over the house, with the front windows open, good job it's not after 11 or anything :laugh: come on Kyle!!!

So did I and sg plus son and d-I-l all in bed.

[JerryD]

Lol supergran there's only me and the other half (from your neck of the woods st h) in ours and we both shouted so only waking the neighbour's. Just hope he can keep it up :)

[Sallydaisy]

Reversal of fortune in the 2nd set; Isner leads it 4-1. Kyle to serve.

[Sallydaisy]

Holds for 2-4. Just the one break of serve ...

[jagmad]

2nd serve ace from Kyle av that isner.
Go Kyle,

[roytennisfan]

Kyle fighting to 3-6, needs good start in third set

[Pam]

Come on Kyle!

You can do this!!

[JAMES4578]

Pity Kyle didn't manage to get early momentum in 2nd and Isner got upper hand-now 0-40 at start of 3rd, 1 saved-come on!

[roytennisfan]

Oh dear Kyle, really needed a good start 30-40

[jagmad]

another 2nd serve ace

[roytennisfan]

Big hold! saved the 3bp

[jagmad]

looks like this all hinges on Isners serve!!

[jagmad]

Drop shot by Isner reminded me of an Eagles song

[JAMES4578]

Significant hold and then Kyle breaks and holds for 3-0, fabulous!

[RosieBear]

C'mon Kyle! :GBflag:

[lovetennis]

Go Kyle let's get this set

[jagmad]

I
S erve
N othing
E lse
R eally

[jagmad]

Ah hem!

[supergran]

:yahoo:

[jagmad]

Another great passing shot from Kyle

[jagmad]

wot a shot cmon Kyle

[traveller7]

Shame if he wins he has a very rested djokovic next

[Alis]

... and Kyle saves the break point and holds.:clap:

[jagmad]

wot a save go on Kyle!
I love watching him play.
GUTS GUTS and erm GUTS.
Bring on Glasgow.
I can't wait.

[jagmad]

Shame if he wins he has a very rested djokovic next

Rested/unmatch fit?
I think he has a better chance than Isner against him

[jagmad]

Kyle who's been watchin Andy?

[Alis]

A break here would be very timely!

[Alis]

Not to be - c'mon Kyle!

[jagmad]

now that's y I love this guy

[Alis]

Fantastic passing shot - Andy would have been proud of that one. Well held, Kyle!

[david1610]

Kyle who's been watchin Andy?
Don't you see a lot of Andy in most of the other Brits!

Leon encouraging like it was a Davis Cup!

[jagmad]

c'mon Kyle pressure that serve and He'll crumble

[Alis]

Glimmering!

[jagmad]

Although I have to admit it's much harder with a blind umpire and 2 line judges!

[Alis]

Oh-oh!

[jagmad]

But it does help when ur opponent is out of challenges

[jagmad]

Kyle the 2nd serve ace king

[Alis]

Another great passing shot - c'mon!

[Alis]

He's rattled, Kyle, now's your chance.

[jagmad]

C'mon Kyle no TB put it to bed

[JAMES4578]

Well Kyle fought off challenges in 4th and Isner's got bit rattled,however TB to decide it-come on!

[lynne]

Come On Kyle!!

[jagmad]

mini break yes

[Alis]

First blood to Kyle.

[supergran]

Come on Kyle!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jagmad]

holy cow wot a return

[Alis]

Wow!

[jagmad]

uh oh

[jagmad]

1 good serve

[Alis]

C'mon Kyle!!!!

[Jane]

Kyle gets the win - magnificent effort - so well done :clap::clap::clap::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[jagmad]

I'm crying

[traveller7]

What a win for Kyle was only watching livescore but so pleased for him. He is on fire at the moment!

[lynne]

How fantastic was that........brilliant match & play from Kyle......impressive!!!.....great attitude!..........Well Done Kyle!!!!

[jagmad]

And the DC capt beaming from ear to ear.
love it love it love it.
Top job Kyle.

[Alis]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: Wow - our boy has come of age!!!

[JAMES4578]

No doubts at the end and Isner erred on that challenge earlier,an impressive and mature performance from Kyle and get tactics right making Isner uncomfortable-well done!:clap::clap::clap::swingin::swingin:

[jackie55]

Brilliant, well done Kyle .......keep it going for the next match:thumbup:

[david1610]

He was doing well at the start when I was working so I did not dare watching and jinxing it. Aren't we a superstitious lot at times?
So pleased for him. Such a pity it is Nole next - if it was somebody in the top sixteen more winnable it would be a great reward. Though I suppose given how he might ask a few questions even of Djokovic!

[lovetennis]

Superb Kyle. Great to have another Brit in the 4th round

[RosieBear]

Brilliant Kyle! Just fantastic! Bring it on Djockers, Kyle's ready for you :thumbup:

[lynne]

Ever so pleased for that young man!!

[jagmad]

We are so lucky at the moment here in GB with the players we have let's get excited!
No let's go BANANA'S.
:GBflag::boogie::yahoo::yahoo::GBflag::bravo::clap ::party::worship::worship::swingin::boogie::yahoo: :GBflag::bravo:

[Bardot]

If we're not careful there's going to be another tennis player who will be a candidate for SPOTY. ;) Magnificent performance and so cool under pressure.

[Rosalind]

If we're not careful there's going to be another tennis player who will be a candidate for SPOTY. ;) Magnificent performance and so cool under pressure.

there could be a couple of them! What playing tonight from Jo and Kyle. We are flying!! :GBflag:

[jagmad]

Brilliant Kyle! Just fantastic! Bring it on Djockers, Kyle's ready for you :thumbup:

I agree 100% RB

[supergran]

:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer: Absolutely fantastic, so happy for him. I thought he had a good chance if Isner's serve was not spot on and he played well. He did play very well, some unbelievable passing shots and his serves were excellent. Kept his head too, very impressive......Bring on the Djoko!! :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[Alis]

Great for British tennis!

[JerryD]

Fantastic match for Kyle. Great win. I genuinely believed he could pull it off. So happy he did. Though a next round match against djoko is a tough ask. Regardless of the result of that one, he's done well and should be proud

[Genbrit]

Amazing from Kyle. I knew he had a chance, was shouting and screaming so hard over here. So, so pleased for him, thoroughly deserved. Djoko up next and who knows what will happen. I know he will give it his all. Hope he just enjoys it and goes out there knowing nothing to lose.

[Alis]

Does anyone know where that win takes Kyle to in the live rankings?

[Guerkins2]

Does anyone know where that win takes Kyle to in the live rankings?

That puts Kyle at 54!

What good news to wake up to :boogie::GBflag:

[anor]

Couldn't stay awake last night so absolutely delighted to see that Kyle won. Off to watch the highlights on Eurosport now.

[Pam]

Wow Kyle! What an awesome performance! Brilliant win for him SO pleased. :GBflag:

[Rosalind]

wouldn't it be marvellous if he knocked out Djokovic! Oh wow, more players and more matches to get nervous about - not just Andy ! We don't even get a day off! :sofa:

[WimbledonWestie]

Just loving this problem!

[supergran]

So many lovely posts expressing delight and pride in Kyle's win. We do have lots of excitement and enjoyment now don't we?

[angiebabez]

Hello

[glenys]

Didnt the boy do good

On a side note - Do we think a certain Isner may just be getting a tad fed up of playing Brits?

Can't beat Andy, Can't beat Wardy, Can't beat Kyle :D

He's beaten Aljaz and I don't think he's played Evo yet

[Stell]

I heard Kyle had won in four sets. I suppose it wasn't surprising considering Isner's two previous matches.

[HoopGirl]

Fantastic win from Kyle - really impressive!

[pabbers]

Brilliant win for Kyle!

[roytennisfan]

Amazing performance from Kyle against their number one on a big show court with a fairly partisan crowd (but nowhere near DC level). Finished watching final 2 sets this morning. Great save from 0-40 at beginning of third, probably the decisive game. His serve percentage dropped in fourth set but he battled well to hold serve conceding only 1bp and although he didn't get close on the Isner serve which was very solid in that set 11 aces 0 doubles, he hung in to get to the tiebreak
Played a really solid tiebreak, couple of mistakes but some really good points as well. Kyle won most of the big points, saving 6 of 7 bp and winning 3 of 4 and the tiebreak.
Kyle didn't seem to have any form coming into this and I for one had doubts about how well he could perform on such lively courts thinking he preferred slower, less bouncy clay ones. He certainly proved any doubters wrong! He's certainly got the temperament, he's got the shots, he's only going to get better. He has now joined Dan in the live ATP Race top50 and i would expect them both to retain that for the end of year rankings. There's a lot of proud Brits today Kyle.

[Josephine]

Well done to Kyle. And he will definitely give Novak a serious contest.

But Djoko cannot possible play as badly as Isner who has virtually no backhand and spends his time getting into outlandish positions to run round it.

[scrapaddict]

Brilliant presser from Kyle on the US Open site - he's so level headed. Superb win over Isner.

Just a chance he COULD beat Nole so fingers crossed. Nole has no idea how his wrist would stand upto 5 sets so lets hope its a long match!

[patmoren]

Absolutely brilliant, it kept me awake until the end!

[patlowe]

He was doing well at the start when I was working so I did not dare watching and jinxing it. Aren't we a superstitious lot at times?
So pleased for him. Such a pity it is Nole next - if it was somebody in the top sixteen more winnable it would be a great reward. Though I suppose given how he might ask a few questions even of Djokovic!
Perhaps Nole is thinking such a pity it is Kyle next!! :superman:

[DaveArneRiise]

I thought Kyle was absolutely brilliant against Isner!

[JerryD]

So looking forward to the next match. It a big ask but there is always hope. Maybe I'm letting my excitement run away with me, but djoko has hardly been on form and might be rusty. Is that a stretch lol

[Jan]

Brilliant Kyle!!!
I've been away, little internet, but was SOOOO pleased to see the result this morning!!
Novak is definitely beatable!

[supergran]

My dear forumers I think I need to point out that you watching will not jinx the outcome of a match. Have had to point this out many times on Twitter and Facebook. It really amuses me when I see these remarks. There is someone on Twitter who seriously believes that watching will have a bearing on the outcome. I realise that some comments are lighhearted but just watch as nothing we say think or do can affect the result. Everyone needs to suffer the emotional rollercoaster. If I can do it you can.....and must! No such thing as a jinx only superstitious people believing.:facepalm::cauldron::yikes::lol::swingin :

[RosieBear]

I wish I could thank Supergran's post twice - each to their own, I guess, but just do not understand how people can still be superstitious about things - it's 2016 for goodness sake! I wonder if that fan on Twitter still thinks the earth is flat :facepalm:

[TizMurray]

My dear forumers I think I need to point out that you watching will not jinx the outcome of a match. Have had to point this out many times on Twitter and Facebook. It really amuses me when I see these remarks. There is someone on Twitter who seriously believes that watching will have a bearing on the outcome. I realise that some comments are lighhearted but just watch as nothing we say think or do can affect the result. Everyone needs to suffer the emotional rollercoaster. If I can do it you can.....and must! No such thing as a jinx only superstitious people believing.:facepalm::cauldron::yikes::lol::swingin :

*chuckle*

I'm actually a bit the other way. I watch so intently - willing 'my player' on, until I'm almost convinced that if my attention is diverted, it will all go horribly wrong. Then I have to imagine myself explaining out loud to someone that I must must must help 'my player' and I remember [yet again] how totally ridiculous that is!

[karanga]

Fingers crossed for Kyle. :unclesam:

[roytennisfan]

Kyle is on the late session tomorrow night roughly 2am our time

[Alis]

Kyle is on the late session tomorrow night roughly 2am our time

Had to be!

[JerryD]

Aghh boo. We are up at 5.30am looks like I'll have to record this one

[Rosalind]

cannot do this live. Hope he can do it. How spectacular that would be!

[pabbers]

I wish I could thank Supergran's post twice - each to their own, I guess, but just do not understand how people can still be superstitious about things - it's 2016 for goodness sake! I wonder if that fan on Twitter still thinks the earth is flat :facepalm:
So why is it that EVERY time I turn the tv on when Wales are playing rugby they lose even from a winning position? :confused:
So some people are superstitious.......others believe in infinity. Infinity......I ask you......no one's ever gone there so personally I'm not convinced. Load of tosh :lol:

[-J-]

So why is it that EVERY time I turn the tv on when Wales are playing rugby they lose even from a winning position? :confused:
So some people are superstitious.......others believe in infinity. Infinity......I ask you......no one's ever gone there so personally I'm not convinced. Load of tosh :lol:nicely side stepping the real imaginery taboo subject:worship:

[lynne]

Kyle first on the board 1-0

[DaveArneRiise]

Nole is looking strong.

[lynne]

Yes he does, but there again he hasn't hardly played any tennis, he takes the first set 6-2, Kyle not playing badly though....Come On Kyle!!!

[TizMurray]

I'm not sure who the commie is on the stream I'm watching but Jeez he has a serious man crush on Djokovic. According to him, Djokovic is a God. In fact he is THE God. I think I'm going to have to give up on this match if I can't find an alternative. :(

[Alis]

Kyle really isn't playing badly but Djokovic is making mincemeat of him. So much for him being rusty.

[TizMurray]

Arrrrrrrrrrgh this guy is driving me up the wall. Just claiming 'match point' blah blah blah on set point. Not once but a number of times. He clearly didn't realise it is a best of 5 set match.

[lynne]

Noel leads 6-2, 6-1 and as been said Kyle not playing badly, it's just a weeks rest during a slam helps some people :rolleyes:

[Alis]

Great point from Kyle - crowd trying to get behind him.

[Alis]

Another bp - c'mon Kyle!

[Alis]

Wahey - Kyle breaks back and the crowd goes wild.

[lynne]

Can't believe Noel is having a medical time out for his elbow!

[Alis]

Kyle breaks and Djokovic has a medical time out.

[Alis]

Love hold for Kyle.

[Yellowlivi]

Break then a hold to love! Come on Kyle!

[Alis]

....... and Kyle breaks again!

[Yellowlivi]

Wow three games in a row!

[Alis]

Unfortunately, Djokovic breaks back.

[Alis]

Gutsy hold there from Kyle. 4-4

[lynne]

Alas not to be, but a great tournament for Kyle, all a learning curve, a great future ahead, ...Well Done Kyle!!!!!:thumbup:

[Yellowlivi]

He's had such a great US Open, I'm sure it won't be too long before we see him this far in to a slam again. Well done Kyle! Brilliant stuff

[Stell]

Radio five live did live commentary on the match. I found it weird that Novak was cruising in the first two sets and, then when Kyle breaks back in the third set, Novak had to suddenly called the trainer on as he was having problems with his arm. I had hoped Kyle would give him more of a match.

[Alis]

Kyle played well but he obviously felt that, to have any chance, he had to redline it and made more unforced errors than he normally would. The score makes it look far more one sided than it actually was. In a lot of the rallies he was going toe to toe with Djokovic who was on fire. He had a number of break points but, sadly, couldn't convert. I also thought it strange that the first time that Kyle broke Djoko immediately called the trainer. He hadn't shown any signs of discomfort before that - or after, come to that.

[Sallydaisy]

Oh dear, perhaps an opponent too far?
Nole winning 6-2 6-1 6-4 is a tough one to take although Kyle did manage to break him.
Wonder just how bad this arm/wrist/elbow problem is for Nole?

[Alis]

Well, there certainly didn't seem to be any obvious sign of discomfort on Djokovic's part during the match. I didn't see him wince or shake out his arm and his shots were certainly not compromised.

[Jan]

No shame in losing to Djoko, who sounds as though he is playing well again.
A great tournament for Kyle - well done that lad!

[JAMES4578]

Had hoped Kyle would do a bit better but possibly went for a bit much and Djokovic was strong. A great tournament nonetheless and sure Edmund will gain from the experiences, certainly becoming a more confident player.

[patmoren]

Great learning curve for Kyle and was beginning to relax in the final set and making head way. That scoreline is a really good one against the number one seed who hardly anyone is beating at the moment.

[Rosalind]

learning curve, all experience and a good third set. With Novak you have to come out guns blazing and hitting the ground running otherwise before you know it, you're two sets down. Easier said than done of course. Kyle and Dan have both done so well though. I hope they can continue in the same vein, feed off each other and spend more time with Andy. Whoever is picked as our no. 2 in Glasgow is going to get a great reception. :bravo:

Novak's issues: he appears over them. no further comment....

[Josephine]

Watched recording on a bit of a fast forward. Kyle did well but was outclassed by Novak, except when he lost concentration in 3rd set. Some great points from Kyle but that's not enough against Novak.

[JerryD]

Overall I think Kyle should be pleased with his performance. There is room for improvement but there always will be. He played well, he was able to hold djoko off on some big points, he had some great shots and got a break. It was a new experience for him and there is no shame in not getting a set from the no 1. Especially when he seemed so well rested and back on form. A great tournie from Kyle and more ranking points. Well done :)

[cazza99]

Kyle's 4th round presser - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/interviews/2016-09-04/kyle_edmund_interview_round_4.html?chip=13

Nole's presser after beating Kyle - says some things about Kyle - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/interviews/2016-09-04/novak_djokovic_interview_round_4.html?chip=1

[roytennisfan]

Hope Kyle can learn from this, needs to adapt and to play correct for him, shots. Trying to do too much is a mistake a lot of players make against both Andy and novak

[roytennisfan]

Kyle was really distraught after losing on Friday. We saw him after the finish on Saturday and said how brilliant he was in Serbia and that we wouldn't be playing in the semi if it wasn't for him. He again looked rather down towards the end on Sunday, probably still going through his mind that he could have won. Rather than him or Dan playing poorly, it was down to all the Argentines preforming exceptionally well. There will be plenty more times that Kyle can win for GB.

[Keeptheheid]

Hope he goes from strength to strength and build on what skills he has. Its a great time to be a young British Tennis player, and included in the GB team: GBflag:

[JerryD]

http://www.myatp.com/share/eyJkb21haW5JZCI6IjEwIiwic2hhcmVUeXBlIjoibWVkaWEiLC JzaGFyZUlkIjoiMmFUN21oQXVYOEQiLCJjbGllbnRUb2tlbiI6 IjJRdnhMQjRBVXduUU5rSCJ9 Interesting profile here

[roytennisfan]

Kyle is top seed in the Qualification faces Andujar in the first round and (hopefully) the winner of Donskoy/Kukushkin to enter the main draw
Kyle is on first at 11am which I guess is 3am for any night owls

[themass15]

Difficult 1st qualifier against Andujar.

[Reef]

Kyle wins 6-2 6-3

[roytennisfan]

Terrific performance by Kyle, easy win against a tricky opponent

[roytennisfan]

Next up Donskoy to get into main draw

[Stell]

I watched the profile, yesterday, and then found he'd won in straight sets against Andujar. I would like to see him finish in the top 50, this year and then go further up the rankings next year.

[themass15]

Good win by Kyle this morning although Andujar was out for a while

[Teresa]

Beat Donskey 7:6, 6:4 into the main draw. Just wish he had played that well in DC.

[roytennisfan]

Another good win, dominated the tie break, seems to do well in them.

[exislander]

Well done Kyle! However, when I checked score at around 6am he was 4-1 in 1st so I went back to sleep thinking he was doing fine but Donskoy obviously came back at him.

[roytennisfan]

Kyle will play either kuznetsov or 1 of 3 Spanish players, Lopez agut or vinolas

[themass15]

According to oop Kyle is playing G Garcia-Lopez last on Brad Drewett Court tomorrow.

[roytennisfan]

Yes could hopefully get a chance to watch that

[Stell]

Kyle serves first and wins the first game.

[Stell]

Garcia-Lopez levels it at 1 - 1.

[Stell]

Now 2 - 1 to Kyle.

[Stell]

Kyle breaks Garcia-Lopez's serve to make it 3 - 1.

[Stell]

Kyle saves a break point to make it 4 - 1.

[Stell]

Now 4 - 2.

[Stell]

Now 5 - 3.

[Stell]

Kyle saves a break point and then wins the first set with his fourth ace.

[Jan]

:clap:
Come on Kyle!

[Stell]

2 - 2 in the second set.

[harriet]

kitkat for kyle, 3-2 up in set 2

[exislander]

6-3 6-2 well done Kyle!

[Reef]

6-3 6-2 to Kyle

[harriet]

wow, just like that, kyle wins 6-3, 6-2 in just over the hour

[Jan]

:cheer::cheer:
well done!