Nick Kyrgios has just seven weeks and three tournaments to slash his ranking in half or face more heavy-duty grand-slam roadblocks at the US Open.Gutted by his fourth-round Wimbledon loss to Andy Murray, Kyrgios at least departed the All England Club with his career-high world No.18 ranking intact.But until the 21-year-old cracks the top eight, the two-time major quarter-finalist continue being at the mercy of the tennis gods at grand slam draws.A priceless top-eight seeding would protect Kyrgios from striking any of the sports big guns - including Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Roger Federer - until at least the quarter-finals.Kyrgios couldnt hide his frustration at running into a merciless Murray in the fourth round at the All England Club.My record here is 10-3, I think. Every time I come here, I lose to good players, he lamented.But its just disappointing. I dont know. I just want to do better.Kyrgioss frustration is understandable given hes never lost to an unseeded opponent, let alone a lower-ranked player, at a major.It is an extraordinary record that not even Djokovic, Murray, Federer or Rafael Nadal could boast of 13 slams into their grand careers.But despite his meteoric rise from world No.144 when he conquered Nadal at Wimbledon two years ago to his current standing as the youngest player in the mens top 20, Kyrgios remains vulnerable at grand slam draw time.In his 13 majors since making his main-draw debut as an 18-year-old at the 2013 French Open, Kyrgios has lost four times to Murray and twice each to dual grand slam semi-finalists Milos Raonic and Richard Gasquet.His other five defeats have come at the hands of 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic, former grand slam finalists Tomas Berdych and David Ferrer and seeds Tommy Robredo and Benoit Paire.Now Australias most exciting prospect faces the tennis equivalent of mission impossible to secure a top-eight seeding for Flushing Meadows.Scheduled to play Washington, Cincinnati and Toronto before the US Open, Kyrgios would need to win at least two of the three lead-up events, two of which are Masters 1000s that demand mandatory attendance from the worlds elite.NICK KYRGIOSS GRAND SLAM DEFEATS (PREFIX DENOTES OPPONENTS SEEDING):Australian Open 2016: lost 3rd rd to 6-Tomas BerdychUS Open 2015: lost 1st rd to 3-Andy MurrayWimbledon 2015: lost 4th rd to 20-Richard GasquetFrench Open 2015: lost 3rd rd to 3-Andy MurrayAustralian Open 2015: lost QF to 6-Andy MurrayUS Open 2014: lost 3rd rd to 18-Tommy RobredoWimbledon 2014: lost QF to 9-Milos RaonicFrench Open 2014: lost 1st rd to 9-Milos RaonicAustralian Open 2014: lost 2nd rd to 28-Benoit PaireUS Open 2013: lost 1st rd to 4-David FerrerWimbledon 2013: didnt qualify Swell Flaske Hvit Marmor . Louis Cardinals. Victorino is batting sixth and playing right field after missing two games because of back tightness. Swell Flaske Blå Marmor . -- Devin Hester is done returning kicks in Chicago. http://www.swellflaskenorge.com/ . Already owning gold from competition in Vancouver in 2010, Loch posted a combined four-run time of 3:27.526. That included a track-record third run of 51. Swell Flaske . The lawyers filed a 33-page amended complaint Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan, expanding on the suit originally filed Oct. 3 in New York Supreme Court. Arbitrator Fredric Horowitz last week refused to compel Selig to testify in the grievance, and Rodriguez then walked out of the hearing without testifying. Swell Traveler Mug . -- Ryan Blaney provided more evidence that Penske Racings No. MADISON, Wis. -- Safety DCota Dixon turned around in the end zone and extended his right arm in front of receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. to swat away Nebraskas desperation pass on fourth down.This time, No. 11 Wisconsin found a way to finish in overtime.Dare Ogunbowale scored on an 11-yard run in overtime, the defense followed up with a clutch stop and the Badgers held on to beat No. 7 Nebraska 23-17 on Saturday night to hand the Cornhuskers their first loss of the season.Unlike two weeks ago against Ohio State, the Badgers (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) won in the extra period after watching a lead slip away in regulation.We were in the same predicament two weeks ago, we know how to finish it out, cornerback Sojourn Shelton said.The giddy Badgers rushed from the sideline to meet Dixon in the end zone after turning away the pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr. on fourth-and-8 from the 23. Tested Wisconsin picked up its third victory over a Top 10 program, a school first.Nebraska (7-1, 4-1) gained respect after coming back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Drew Browns 35-yard field goal with 3:43 left tied it at 17.We didnt have anything to prove, Armstrong said. We had to fight hard to get back in the game.Wisconsin had a chance to win it with 1:43 left, but Andrew Endicotts 45-yard field-goal try went wide left. Endicott also missed the extra point following Ogunbowales touchdown.But a tough-as-nails defense bailed out the Badgers again.It wasnt ideal but we had a shot, Nebraska coach Mike Riley said about the fourth-down incompletion that ended the game.Armstrong finished 12 of 31 for 153 yards. He ran for 39 yards on 13 carries, including a 2-yard score with 13:45 left in the fourth quarter to draw Nebraska within 17-14.Needing just 11 yards to go over 10,000 in total offense for his career, Armstrong set the mark in the first quarter to become just the 11th player in Big Ten history to reach that milestone.But he also threw two interceptions in the first half, including one on a pass tipped by lineman Alec James . It set up Endicotts 44-yard field goal with 6:53 to go in the second quarter for a 10-7 lead that Wisconsin would hold through halftime.The defense fought back today. Were really resilient, inside linebacker Leon Jacobs said.THE TAKKEAWAYNebraska: The Cornhuskers played well against a top team after being doubted by pundits for a slate of less-than-impressive wins.dddddddddddd But thats probably little consolation to coach Rileys crew. Regardless, the game will look good on Nebraskas postseason resume.I will say that everything I know about our team is confirmed. We continue to fight, Riley said.Wisconsin: The Badgers shuffled offensive-line combinations again and gave backup quarterback Bart Houston several series, including the game-winning drive in overtime. They had trouble early getting traction in the running game, except for Bradrick Shaws 21-yard touchdown run up the middle in the first quarter to give Wisconsin a 7-0 lead. The Cornhuskers fell for a fake jet sweep on that play. Corey Clement had just 15 yards on eight carries in the first half, before finishing with 82 for the night. Wisconsin may want to see what transpires next week by sticking with one combination for a while.POLL IMPLICATIONSNebraska: Rileys team figures to fall behind Wisconsin in the next AP Top 25 poll , but probably wont tumble more than a couple spots following a close loss on the road. Losses by other Top 10 teams Baylor and West Virginia should also help cushion the Cornhuskers fall.Wisconsin: The Badgers could rise as much as three spots after beating the Big Ten West Division leader. They will also benefit from losses by Baylor and West Virginia.STAT LINESNebraska: S Nathan Gerry had interceptions on back-to-back series in the fourth quarter. ... RB Terrell Newby had a team-high 77 yards on 17 carries.Wisconsin: Ogunbowale finished with 120 yards on 11 carries. ... Jacobs and Ryan Connelly each had 11 tackles. They replaced Jack Cichy, who is out for the year with a torn pectoral muscle.UP NEXTNebraska: The trip to Camp Randall Stadium was just a warm-up act for the Cornhuskers, who travel to the Horseshoe to face No. 6 Ohio State next week.Wisconsin: Visits Northwestern next week. The Badgers in recent years have had trouble at Ryan Field.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org---Follow Genaro Armas at: https://twitter.com/GArmasAP ' ' '