"No one wants to play him": McEnroe believes Kyrgios could be formidable at Wimbledon despite injury woes
ATPWednesday, 28 June 2023 at 18:30
Seven-time Grand Slam champion John McEnroe believes that no
player wants to face Australia’s Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon 2023.
The third Grand Slam of the year is set to be played from 03-06
July in London.
Former world number one McEnroe, who won Wimbledon three
times (1981, 1983, 1984), while talking
to iNews as quoted by SportKeeda, suggested that the last year’s finalist will be
a difficult opponent this time around as well.
“I remember seeing him last year in terms of his training,”
said the 64-year-old. “He looked fitter. He was moving better. He was more
committed. And look what it resulted in. He was able to get to a Wimbledon
final.
“To me, he would be a major threat on grass if he is on. No
one wants to play him, that I can assure you of. Obviously, if he’s back and
fit and mentally sort of focused, he’s going to give it his all, then yes he
can be a threat.”
The 28-year-old lost the last year’s Wimbledon final against
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6.
Since then, the Canberra-born has lost just five times in 21
outings across different competitions.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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