Nadal and Kyrgios to face off in Acapulco blockbuster

Published February 27, 2019

Prakash Interviews Nadal

With some ease, top seed Rafael Nadal set up a second-round clash with Nick Kyrgios in Acapulco. The Spaniard leads their head-to-head record 3-2.

When a Los Angeles Laker interviews a Boston Celtic: it’s still all love ✊🏾... S/O to the homie @NickKyrgios for a great start to his @abiertomexicanodetenis campaign and for always givin’ the kids something to cheer about 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/nw9v6nNgYR
— Prakash Amritraj (@PrakashAmritraj) February 27, 2019

Kyrgios beat Andreas Seppi, 6-3, 7-5, while Nadal took out Mischa Zverev, 6-3, 6-3.

Nadal and Kyrgios haven't faced off since Beijing in 2017, with Nadal winning handily. But earlier that year, Kyrgios stunned the world No. 2 in Cincinnati, in straight sets.

Kyrgios on why he played well: “I saw Nadal in the draw.”
— Ricky Dimon (@Dimonator) February 27, 2019

All that is for sure is that the showdown on Wednesday night will be an entertaining one.

2019 Week 9 Promo

ATP/WTA Acapulco

• Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev and Sloane Stephens headline the Abierto Mexicano Telcel. Watch live coverage on Tennis Channel Plus beginning Monday, 2/25 at 5:00 pm ET.

ATP Dubai

• Watch Roger Federer and Kei Nishikori live from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship starting Monday, 2/25 at 5:00 am ET

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• Tennis Channel Plus features live coverage of the Brasil Open beginning Monday, 2/25 at 10:30 am ET