US Open: Andy Murray's draw analysis, Kyrgios Round One

US Open: Andy Murray’s draw analysis, Kyrgios Round One

The US Open draw has happened and Andy Murray is one half of arguably the headline tie of the first round. He has been pitted against Nick Kyrgios in the first round, who only recently fell out of the seeding positions in the ATP Rankings.

It is set to be a difficult start for Murray, but falling to third behind Roger Federer in the seedings doesn’t seem to have hurt him too much. He has been drawn in the same half as the Swiss man, which means they are set to meet in the semi finals.

First Round: Nick Kyrgios

This is the match everyone is talking about. Nick Kyrgios has been the hot topic in recent weeks, although admittedly less for his tennis and more for his behaviour. It is clear he is a precocious talent, however, and will be looking to this match as a chance to repair his reputation.

– Andy Murray having career year in 2015 –

He looked either not 100% or simply distracted in Cincinnati after the events of Montreal and Murray might be hoping that his concentration is still not perfect. With his big serve and aggressive style, the world number two will have to be on his guard.

Second Round: Adrian Mannarino

If anything things get more routine if Murray can negotiate the threat of Kyrgios. Adrian Mannarino or a qualifier will lie in wait and Murray will likely see this as a typical early round match at a major and do enough to cruise through.

Third Round: Thomas Bellucci [30]

Thomas Bellucci has built a reputation for being one of the harder hitters on tour, but with Murray moving as well as over in 2015, he would have to have the match of his life to overly trouble the Brit. Murray has a fantastic record against left handers too.

Fourth Round: Kevin Anderson [15]

I thought that Kevin Anderson would offer more on the North American hard courts, but having been utterly dismantled against Roger Federer last week, I feel like he might be in for the same punishment if he reaches a fourth round tie with Murray.

Quarter Final: Stan Wawrinka [5]

This is where things could get very interesting. Stan Wawrinka has beaten Murray in New York at this stage before and has seemed to cracked the nut of majors in recent years. Murray will have to be at his very best, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing as he approached the finish line.

Semi Final: Roger Federer [2]

If Roger Federer makes it this far, then Murray will have to crack to code and beat him for the first time in a long time to make another Grand Slam final. Oddly Murray seems to have completely lost the read he once had on Federer’s serve, although many players down the years have had the same problem with Federer.

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Final: Novak Djokovic [1]

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