In Good Conscience

Gauff realising potential, Kyrgios wasting his talent

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The face of Cori Gauff gives nothing away as she dethrones former queens of the court. The many faces of Nick Kyrgios reveal him as a troubled dilettante lacking sufficient self-control to command his outrageous talents.

They are like the theatrical masks. One conceals her child-like joy, the other betrays his big box-office skills with the temperament of a brat.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 06, 2019, with the headline Gauff realising potential, Kyrgios wasting his talent. Subscribe