Donaldson could trouble Kyrgios

Jared Donaldson can put up a bold show against Nick KyrgiosCredit: Grant Halverson

Jared Donaldson made the last 16 in the Rogers Cup in Toronto last week and the 19-year-old American carried over his form south of the border when winning his Atlanta Open first-round match against big-serving Sam Groth on Monday.

Donaldson faces Nick Kyrgios today and while it is unlikely that he will justify odds of 4-1 and see off the world number 18, he looks worthy of support on the handicap with a start of 4.5 games.

His run in Toronto featured wins over John Millman and Fabio Fognini before Milos Raonic proved too strong and Donaldson should pose problems for Krygios.

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Joe ChampionRacing Post Sport

Published on 2 August 2016inThe Ashes

Last updated 17:37, 2 August 2016

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