However, Kyrgios has the advantage. Even though both of their previous games were played in 2017, he had won them in straight sets. They first faced off in the quarterfinals of an event in Acapulco, where Kyrgios prevailed 7-6(9), 7-5. A few weeks later, in the Round of 16 at Indian Wells, he defeated the Serb twice, 6-4, 7-6(3). It’ll will be fun to see who will win the men’s final this year.
Following a thrilling two weeks, the Wimbledon final between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios will take place on Sunday. Given that Kyrgios has never advanced past the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam before this past week, the job at hand is enormous. On the other hand, Djokovic will be vying for his 21st Grand Slam title while playing in a record-breaking 32nd major final. A thundering serve and a potent forehand are among Kyrgios’ many on-court tools, and the 27-year-old will aim to rise to the occasion and cap his fairytale run with his maiden Grand Slam victory. Kyrgios is the sport’s ultimate big-stage performer.
Kyrgios was full of confidence when he arrived in London after making back-to-back semi-final appearances on the grass in Stuttgart and Halle. With victories over Paul Jubb, Filip Krajinovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Brandon Nakashima, and Cristian Garin before Rafael Nadal withdrew from their semi-final owing to injury, the World No. 40 has successfully adapted his performances to the lawns in London.
Regarding Kyrgios, Djokovic remarked, “He plays lights-out every time he comes out onto the court.” He has a lot of power in both his serve and his play. So I’m confident he’ll take the risk. He will undoubtedly be hostile. I anticipate his acting in such a manner. He excels in important games. His best tennis has always been played against the best players, if you look at his career. We all have respect for him since we are aware of his creative potential. The game promises to be interesting. “
The road to a final
When he takes on Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final at the All England Club on Sunday, Australian Nick Kyrgios will have the opportunity to join the ranks of some of the tournament’s most contentious winners. According to reports, Kyrgios has lost $500,000 due to his erratic moods, irrational outbursts, and altercations with other players and on-court officials.
At the age of 27, Kyrgios is playing in his first Grand Slam final in a career that has been anything but stable. Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Slam victor, withdrew from the competition after suffering an abdominal injury during his grueling quarterfinal match against Taylor Fritz, giving the Australian professional a walkover. After Lleyton Hewitt, who won the 2002 Wimbledon championship, an Australian player hasn’t advanced to a major final for the past 17 years.
The six-time tour-level champion hadn’t advanced to the quarterfinals of a major since the 2015 Australian Open prior to Wimbledon. Many people, including the Australian, thought his chances of winning a major had vanished, making his performance in London all the more remarkable.
“I simply never imagined that I would be at a Grand Slam [at this stage]. After winning the quarterfinal, he commented, “I believed that ship had sailed. “Earlier in my career, I didn’t handle things well, and I might have missed my window. I’m quite proud of how I returned to this place.
Having put himself in a position to win the championship, Kyrgios said on Friday that his anxiety is increasing as he prepares to demonstrate his abilities to the world.
To be honest, my last night’s sleep was shocking. I think I slept for maybe an hour total, including the excitement. I don’t typically feel nervous, but I was feeling quite anxious at the time, Kyrgios stated. I simply know that many people want me to succeed and give my all. However, my last night’s sleep was startling. I’m hoping to get some rest tonight.
Even if he may be exhausted, Kyrgios can find solace and inspiration in his impressive record versus top seed Djokovic, as the Australian is now leading the Serbian in their ATP Head2Head Series, 2-0. Kyrgios has dominated the match, winning all four sets while never dropping his service and only encountering one break point.
Most Grand Slam men’s singles final appearances (all-time)
| Player | No. Of Appearances |
| Novak Djokovic | 32 |
| Roger Federer | 31 |
| Rafael Nadal | 30 |
| Ivan Lendl | 19 |
| Pete Sampras | 18 |
After defeating Cameron Norrie in four sets in the semi-finals, Djokovic improved to 85-10 at SW19, surpassing Jimmy Connors (84-18) and taking over second place on the list of all-time victories.
“I am aware of what is at stake. There is a lot on the line in every match and Grand Slam that I get to play at this point in my career, Djokovic remarked after overcoming Norrie. “I don’t know how many Grand Slam chances I will still have to win the trophy, as I will have one in a few days. Naturally, I’m going into it with a good outlook, self-confidence, and willingness to prevail. There’s no denying it.
“I thought I was keeping my concentration fairly well. Even though I wasn’t playing well or feeling well when I sat down, I still managed to win the game, according to Djokovic.
“Bringing the game to a finish wasn’t simple. Even though I was leading by a break in the fourth set, I felt like I was being pursued by him continually from the moment I made the break earlier in the set. There was a lot of pressure on me to serve it. But I was a good soldier. In these kinds of situations and matches, I believe it’s a huge relief when you serve effectively. It is quite beneficial to play on grass.
Kyrgios, however, has the advantage. Even though both of their previous games were played in 2017, he has won both of them in straight sets. They first faced off in the quarterfinals of an event in Acapulco, where Kyrgios prevailed 7-6(9), 7-5. A few weeks later, in the Round of 16 in Indian Wells, he defeated the Serb twice, 6-4, 7-6(3).
