Kyle Edmund’s majestic run at the Australian Open finally came to an end after he was beaten in straight-sets by world number six Marin Cilic in the semi-finals.
The British number two has impressed fans and pundits during the last two weeks in Melbourne following victories over 11th seed Kevin Anderson, Denis Istomin, Nikoloz Basilashvili, Andreas Seppi and third seed Grigor Dimitrov.
Here, Press Association Sport looks at reaction following the 23-year-old’s maiden appearance in the last four of a grand slam.
Congratulations @kyle8edmund on an amazing #AusOpen!
Next stop the @DavisCup #BackTheBrits ?? pic.twitter.com/lF4OBggaUI
— British Tennis (@BritishTennis) January 25, 2018
Superb tournament @kyle8edmund
Congratulations. #AusOpen
— Andrew Castle (@AndrewCastle63) January 25, 2018
Tough for Kyle with the injury but what a fantastic 2 weeks. Looking forward to the rest of the year & where he ends up ranking wise
— Jo Durie (@Jodurie) January 25, 2018
And very impressed with @kyle8edmund‘s fight today. Struggled physically today vs #Cilic but battled until the end. And a fantastic effort making it to the #AusOpen semi-final. Bright future ahead!
— Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) January 25, 2018
A great achievement despite a disappointing @ausopen result for @PocklingtonOPs @kyle8edmund today. He has inspired @PockSchool pupils to think big & he will undoubtedly build on this success. #inspiredforlife pic.twitter.com/4WBjWGlcer
— Mark Ronan (@HeadPockSchool) January 25, 2018
Thanks for inspiring all @PockPrep & @PockSchool, @kyle8edmund! Amazing run in @AustralianOpen has come to an end but you’re still our hero. #courageandtruth #inspiredforlife pic.twitter.com/YahJZ8DNDc
— Pocklington School (@PockSchool) January 25, 2018
A big ? to the 18,951 people who came along to the #AusOpen tonight.
For the record, that’s a second Thursday night session record ??? pic.twitter.com/qmS3K4R057
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 25, 2018
