"He's a legit contender" - Kokkinakis backs Kyrgios for a deep run at Wimbledon

Thanasi Kokkinakis thinks that Nick Kyrgios has the game and the mentality to go deep at Wimbledon and even win it.

Kokkinakis and Kyrgios won the Australian Open men’s doubles together and are set to renew their partnership at Wimbledon as well but the former believes his partner also has a great shot at singles glory. Kyrgios had been generating a lot of buzz on grass before an injury forced him to withdraw from Mallorca but Kokkinakis feels that if fit, his compatriot could be anyone on his day:

Read also

ATP Draw confirmed for 2022 Wimbledon: Defending champion Djokovic to face Kwon, Nadal opens against Cerundolo

“He’s a legit contender. He looks great. He looks like he’s locked in. I had a look at his draw and I really like it for him. Obviously, slams are tough but with his game and how comfortable he is on grass and how many matches he’s played, I think he can definitely make a big run here. I’m pretty confident in that.”

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Unlock your ultimate tennis experience—subscribe today for exclusive access to top stories.

Subscribe