"No one can fill those shoes" - Kyrgios on the big three

Nick Kyrgios fears the world will never again see the likes of all-time greats Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer – and his opponent in Sunday’s Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic.

The world No.40 has a chance to write his name into the history books when he takes on Djokovic, who is searching for his 21st Grand Slam title, after he received a walkover to the final following an injury to Nadal. Desperate to win his first Grand Slam, Kyrgios warns that no matter what happens at Centre Court on Sunday, he and players of his vintage will never cover the gap created by the inevitable departure of Nadal, Djokovic and Federer.

He said:

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“I don’t think anyone’s able to fill those shoes, to be honest with you. We’ve got a great crop of young players coming up. [Carlos] Alcaraz is unbelievable. [Jannik] Sinner, you saw what he’s able to do [against Djokovic in the quarters]. We’ll never see a competitor like Rafa again. You’ll never see someone wield a racquet like Roger, so effortlessly. You’ll never probably see anyone who just wins and just plays the game just so good as a winner than Djokovic."

Kyrgios added:

“I feel like if I ever am able to lift a Grand Slam trophy, please don’t put the pressure on me to do another one.“Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, these guys are, like, so rare.”

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