Nick Kyrgios predicts Wimbledon winner as Aussie to practice with Novak Djokovic again
Nick Kyrgios has predicted who he thinks will win the men's Wimbledon singles title this year.
Nick Kyrgios reckons Novak Djokovic winning back the Wimbledon title will be child’s play because the “young guys” are not big enough to beat him.
The seven-time champion yesterday got a walkover into the semi-finals after Alex De Minaur pulled out with a hip injury.
And while world No.25 Lorenzo Musetti needed five sets to see off Taylor Fritz, the Serbian superstar had a gentle hit at Aorangi Park with his kids Stefan and Tara.
He has not faced the hardest opponents all tournament after beating a qualifier, a wildcard and only one seed - world No.15 Holger Rune in his last match on Monday night.
From being a serious doubt to even play here after undergoing knee surgery on June 5, Djokovic is now only two wins from a record 25th Grand Slam singles title - and equalling Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon wins. Carlos Alcaraz or Daniil Medvedev would await him in the final.
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But today (Thursday) he will prepare to play the world No.25 with his hitting partner Kyrgios.
And the BBC pundit said: “For Novak, it’s probably the best thing to happen for him with his knee, two days off, especially at his age, 37, and with that knee. I don’t think you should doubt this man.
“He is a different type of athlete. I think we found a time ago that he wasn't human and we are still trying to figure out what he is.
“We are going to go out tomorrow and play some points and see how his knee is feeling. But I think right now, he looks to be probably the favourite in my eyes.
“After that match against Holger Rune, he is playing and moving the best I have ever seen him. If one of the young guys can dethrone him, I am waiting for it.”
Musetti, 22, reached his first Grand Slam semi-final by outlasting Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-6, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.
The Queen’s Club runner-up, who lost a five-set epic to Djokovic at the French Open at 3am, said: “He’s a legend everywhere but especially here in Wimbledon. I expect a big, big fight. Let’s see what happens.”
The Italian’s victory was the 37th five-set match of the fortnight - a Grand Slam high.
And world No.9 De Minaur became the 19th player to withdraw or retire during the tournament - a new Wimbledon record.
The Aussie, who suffered a tear to his cartilage, said: “It's devastating. I felt a loud crack during the last three points of my match against (Arthur) Fils and got a scan yesterday.
“The problem with me going out and playing is that one stretch, one slide, one anything could make this injury go from three to six weeks to four months. It was too much to risk.”
