Nick Kyrgios vs. Karen Khachanov US Open LIVE score, updates and highlights from men's quarter-final

US Open title favourite Nick Kyrgios is aiming to win his first major but faces an obstacle in Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the quarter-finals on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST).

By seedings, the duo are evenly matched with Kyrgios (23rd) slightly ahead of Khachanov (27th) after his success in ATP Tour events in 2022.

But the Australian is missing the rankings points from his run to the Wimbledon final and will go into the match as a hot favourite.

The Sporting News is following the match live with commentary for every game.

Nick Kyrgios vs. Karen Khachanov live score and result

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Nick Kyrgios vs. Karen Khachanov live blog, updates, highlights

Second set: Players have started the second set.

Break before second set: Kyrgios has called for a medical timeout and is receiving treatment on his knee. “I can’t walk,” he says.

First set – Khachanov breaks to win 7-5: The Russian steals the first set in the first difficult service game for any player. Khachanov executes a brilliant lob to take the set on the first break point as Kyrgios serve volleyed.

First set – Khachanov holds 6-5: We look destined for a tiebreaker. There has yet to be a 30-30 point on any service game so far.

First set – Kyrgios holds 5-5: The Australian is still serving well despite his knee issues. He holds to 15 with his serve doing most of the work.

First set – Khachanov holds 5-4: Another easy service game. Strange match here. Crowd isn’t into yet either. The Russian holds to 15.

First set – Kyrgios holds 4-4: Kyrgios still looks flat but holds his serve easily. No alarm bells yet. Almost needs a controversy.

First set – Khachanov holds 4-3: Games very comfortable for the server. Kyrgios flexing his knee worryingly. Khachanov serving well. Holds to 15.

First set – Kyrgios holds 3-3: The Australian holds his knee during the change of ends. But then comes out and serves four thunderbolts to hold to love.

First set – Khachanov holds 3-2: While Kyrgios looks focused, he might be a little flat. Lacking intensity. The Russian holds to 15 aided by a couple of Kyrgios errors.

First set – Kyrgios holds 2-2: His serve is on as usual. Nick looks focused as well. Good signs. Holds to 30.

First set – Khachanov holds 2-1: Both players look on with their serve. Khachanov holds to 15.

First set – Kyrgios holds 1-1: A comfortable service hold for the Australia. Khachanov did cover good ground to win the first point.

First set – Khachanov holds 1-0: The Russian holds to love in the first game. Excellent start by the 27th seed.

Match start: We are underway on Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows.

Pre-match: Kyrgios and Khachanov have played eight sets against each other with six of them ending with tiebreaks.

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Pre-match: Kyrgios vs. Khachanov will be starting in 20 minutes with the Garcia-Gauff match just finishing.

Pre-match: US Open favourite Nick Kyrgios is set to take on Karen Khachanov at Arthur Ashe Stadium at the conclusion of the Coco Gauff-Caroline Garcia match.

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What time does Nick Kyrgios vs. Karen Khachanov start?

The US Open quarter-final between Nick Kyrgios and Karen Khachanov is scheduled to begin following the women’s quarter-final between Coco Gauff and Caroline Garcia.

How to watch Nick Kyrgios vs. Karen Khachanov

Australia

Channel Nine have the broadcast rights for the US Open in 2022 with select matches from the tournament to be shown on 9Gem. 

The US Open will be streamed on both 9Now and Stan Sport in Australia. 

Stan Sport, meanwhile, will show every match of the tournament ad-free on their streaming platform with replays, mini matches and highlights also set to be available. 

US/Canada

US Open matches will be carried by ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPN+ and Tennis Channel. Matches can be streamed on ESPN+, the ESPN app and fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

TSN will carry matches in Canada, with TSN.ca and the TSN App providing live streaming options.

United Kingdom

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