Nick Kyrgios beats David Ferrer to reach Cincinnati Masters final, fresh after Rafael Nadal scalp

Nick Kyrgios is into the final of the Cincinnati Masters after taking down another Spaniard, this time in the form of David Ferrer.

Kyrgios had a much tougher time of it compared to Saturday’s dismantling of Rafael Nadal, winning 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-4) in a tight contest in which neither player lost a game on serve.

Still, the Australian world number 23 had to work hard on service, as Ferrer fought to cover plenty of court despite his advancing years.

Basic mistakes also didn’t help — with Kyrgios looking to wrap the second set quickly, he fluffed his lines by paddling a simple volley into the net with Ferrer at his mercy.

But in typical fashion, Kyrgios did seal the game with an effortless winner down the line with Ferrer stranded again, to lead 5-4 and hunting a break.

Source: Nick Kyrgios beats David Ferrer to reach Cincinnati Masters final, fresh after Rafael Nadal scalp – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)