US Open 2017: Can Nick Kyrgios finally turn the corner?

Nick Kyrgios is coming off of one of the best performances of his career. Can he maintain that momentum and finally get out of his own way at the US Open?

Since he turned pro in 2013, no player has been more polarizing than Nick Kyrgios. His talent has sparked the belief that he could one day develop into one of the top players on the ATP World Tour, but his lack of composure has prevented him from realizing his true potential.

As the 2017 US Open rapidly approaches, Kyrgios is beginning to warrant a new level of faith, excitement, and anticipation.

Since the beginning of March, Kyrgios has been doing damage control on the court. He’s made the quarterfinals at three separate Masters 1000 events, and reached the Round of 16 at another two Masters 1000 tournaments.

In his most recent outing, Kyrgios displayed the level of maturity that fans have been hoping to one day see—both on and off the court.

The question is: Can Kyrgios finally turn the corner at the 2017 US Open?

Kyrgios is still just 22 years of age, but there’s a growing fear that his lack of composure will prevent him from realizing his potential. His success in 2017 has begun to address those issues, as Kyrgios has begun to display the mental fortitude that’s been missing for far too long.

Thus far in 2017, Kyrgios has secured victories over six Top 15 players: Novak Djokovic, David Goffin, John Isner, Rafael Nadal, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and Alexander Zverev.

Most importantly: He’s experienced a resounding level of success in significant tournaments.

Kyrgios’ most recent run was the best of his young career. He defeated Goffin, Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ivo Karlovic, Nadal, and David Ferrer en route to the final at the Western & Southern Open.

Kyrgios ultimately lost to Grigor Dimitrov, but the progress made was resounding enough to restore some measure of faith in his potential.

Kyrgios has reclaimed a Top 20 ranking at No. 18 on the ATP World Tour. He’s done so with the US Open nearing and some of the biggest names on tour—Novak Djokovic, Kei Nishikori, and Stan Wawrinka—sidelined by injuries.

The question is: Will Kyrgios capitalize on this golden opportunity to exorcise his demons and prove he belongs on a grand stage?

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