"I don't know if there's a solution" - Kyrgios unhappy with slippery grass conditions following scary fall at Wimbledon

In a match that spanned two days due to a rain delay, Nick Kyrgios was able to overcome Ugo Humbert in their Wimbledon first round encounter, despite suffering a nasty fall late in the marathon match.

The Australian prevailed 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-1 9-7, albeit after he slipped very badly on the Wimbledon grass as his leg twisted and he was left shouting out in pain. Although the injury looked pretty bad, the Australian managed to gather his composure and escape with the victory, securing his spot in the second round.

Not one to conceal his feelings, Kyrgios voiced his opinion on the slippery courts that have led to more than one player falling and retiring due to injury, most notable seven-time champion Serena Williams.

"Look, I don't think the rain helps, especially on the outside courts," Kyrgios began. "When the grass gets slippery, a bit unpredictable where the grass is a little slippery, where you can't really see any of that stuff.

Read also

"I was heartbroken" - Serena Williams on having her quest for a 24th Grand Slam halted due to injury

"It's just sometimes what happens on the grass. Especially I think the game's evolved now where there's so many rallies and players are so capable of making so many returns, making that extra ball, where the body's actually not supposed to be in those positions, type thing."

The 26-year old was unhappy with the quick transition from clay to grass, implying that the brutal schedule also played a part in players getting injured.

"You have the French Open, straight on the grass, and you're just expected to bring out your best tennis from week to week," added Kyrgios. "Look, I don't know if there's a solution. It just is what it is on the grass. On the clay, it's obviously, you've got the sliding, it's a bit more safe.

Read also

2021 Wimbledon ATP/WTA Prize Money with £35,016,000 on offer

"The grass has just got that unpredictable factor where it's tough. There's no guarantee that any time you go out there you could be injured. It is what it is, you know."