Former Australian player Todd Woodbridge has picked Kyrgios as a player to watch out for at SW19. On the Nine Network’s sports programme this Sunday, Woodbridge stated that apart from Novak Djokovic, Kyrgios is the only other player who can beat anyone.
Other than the fact that Kyrgios’ game suits the surface, the absence of at least three top-10 players — Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, and Andrey Rublev — further enhances his chances.
Grand Slam record-holder Rafael Nadal is also yet to confirm his participation as his foot is under observation following a new course of treatment for his chronic injury.
Kyrgios’ best result at Wimbledon was reaching the quarterfinals in 2014, where he lost 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-4, 7-6(4) to Canada’s Milos Raonic. Prior to that defeat, the Australian had stunned the then World No. 1 Nadal in four sets in their Round of 16 clash.
At this year’s Championships, Woodbridge expects the 27-year-old to reach the semifinals.
Nick Kyrgios set to play Halle Open
Nick Kyrgios will next play the Halle Open in Germany, with home favourite Daniel Altmaier his first opponent. World No. 65 Kyrgios was impressive at the recently concluded Stuttgart Open, where he reached the semifinals before bowing out to Britain’s Andy Murray in straight sets.
In the match against Murray, Kyrgios received a point penalty and a game penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. The Australian smashed his racquet after exchanging a few words with some spectators. After the match, he took to social media to reveal that he was racially abused by the crowd.
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