Andy Murray: Nick Kyrgios reveals he got sneak preview of Brit’s fitness at Queen’s
NICK KYRGIOS got a sneak peek of Andy Murray's fitness when they were on the practice courts next to each other yesterday.
Kyrgios flew straight to London from the Stuttgart Open, where he lost to Roger Federer in the semi-finals.
The Australian has been handed a difficult opening match against Murray, who is making his long-awaited comeback following almost a year out.
Questions still hang over Murray’s fitness because of how late he made the decision to play in the west London event.
But Kyrgios thinks the Brit looked fine during his practice sessions and is expecting a tough afternoon.
I watched a little of him today [Monday] in practice. He looked fine. That's it
“I don't really know [what to expect from Andy],” Kyrgios said.
“What I always expect from him. Obviously I know he's going to make a lot of balls. He loves playing on grass.
“I obviously know how he plays.
“I watched a little of him today [Monday] in practice. He looked fine. That's it.”
Kyrgios has always thrived on grass courts and he is hoping to put on a show against
“For sure it's going to be a good match,” Kyrgios added.
“Even against Roger I just had a lot of fun when I was out there.
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“There were early points in the match where we were both laughing and enjoying ourselves.
“I’m obviously going to go out there and win tomorrow. I want to win.
“Don't get me wrong. But I'm not going to not have fun or not enjoy myself at the same time.”