"I mean, on the grass, I'd say me" - Kyrgios believes he is the best grass-court player in the world

Nick Kyrgios has declared that he is the best men's grass-court player in the world ahead of Wimbledon.

The Australian, who is not going to play at Roland-Garros, has stated that his primary aim for this season is to star at SW19 on the grass courts. Kyrgios, who famously progressed through to the quarter-finals of the tournament as a 19-year-old in 2014, is not lacking in confidence when it comes to playing on the surface.

Asked which men's player he felt held the status ahead of Wimbledon, the Canberra star was very clear as he stated his opinion.

“I mean, on the grass, I’d say me!" the world No. 78 told the Sydney Morning Herald as part of an NBA promotional event in Sydney. “Something about this year has just been different. I’ve played five or six events and I’ve gone pretty well in pretty much every one I’ve played and I’ve beaten a lot of the top players in the world this year."

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The former World No.13 went on to state he was eager to show the tennis community what he was still capable of, adding that he was also playing for people who looked up to him.

“I guess it’s more of a resurgence year, just going out there and showing people that I don’t have to go out there and play all the time, [that] I can still be at the top of the game. I’m just enjoying it and doing it my way," said Kyrgios.

“I play for a lot of people. I feel like I’m very relatable. A lot of kids and people look up to me when I play. If someone like me can make it this far and achieve what I’ve achieved, I think it gives them a lot of hope.

“Obviously, I’m 27 now, so I’ve got to provide a bit of money, but it’s just a lot of fun; the tennis tour, travelling around the world, it’s a pretty nice lifestyle. I want to soak it up while I can."