Karen Khachanov overcame an ailing Nick Kyrgios, who faded late in their match at the 2025 Miami Open. Photo: Getty Images
In a tale of contrasting fortunes, Nick Kyrgios brought his flair to the second-round showdown against a steady Karen Khachanov. The Australian matched the Russian blow for blow in a tightly contested first set, which hinged on fine margins in the tiebreak. After Khachanov edged it out, Kyrgios appeared to unravel, hinting at right shoulder discomfort and losing his competitive spark. The final score read 7-6(3), 6-0 in favor of Khachanov, who now advances to take on Grigor Dimitrov in the third round.
