Nick Kyrgios has his eyes on the big prize after a stunning victory over defending champion Daniil Medvedev to his reach a first US Open quarter-final.
The Australian, who made it to the Wimbledon final earlier this summer, produced a superb display of power and touch to win 7-6 (11) 3-6 6-3 6-2.
Medvedev defeated Novak Djokovic to win his maiden Grand Slam title in New York 12 months ago but he was beaten by the better player under the lights on Arthur Ashe and will now lose the number one ranking.
Kyrgios has spoken extensively about the influence of his team and wanting to make the months away from Australia count by finally living up to his enormous talent.
“I’ve been in some really tough situations mentally, and in some really scary places,” said the 27-year-old.