Tennis

Kyrgios, Kokkinakis advance in Miami Open

Kyrgios’ doubles partner, Thanasi Kokkinakis, was also victorious against a veteran French opponent on Wednesday evening. The 25-year-old was a 6-4, 6-2 winner over Richard Gasquet.

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Miami: After a dominant run to the quarterfinals in Indian Wells, Australia's Nick Kyrgios stayed in Miami with another straight-sets victory on Wednesday. His 7-6(3), 6-3 win did not come easy against the "ridiculously tricky" France's Adrian Mannarino, but strong serving kept the pressure off and set up power-packed late strikes in both sets. Kyrgios' doubles partner, Thanasi Kokkinakis, was also victorious against a veteran French opponent on Wednesday evening. The 25-year-old was a 6-4, 6-2 winner over Richard Gasquet.

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