Australia’s Kyrgios backs Barty to 'pile up' Grand Slam wins
Ashleigh Barty ended an eight-year wait for an Australian player to win a singles Grand Slam at Roland Garros earlier this month. — AFP pic
But Kyrgios is not surprised by the sudden rise of a player he has known since they travelled the world together as juniors. “Obviously she took that break to get her mind right and step back from the sport, and then she came back and was so dominant. I actually think she's probably one of the favourites for Wimbledon, for sure.
The 24-year-old pulled out of the French Open, saying the tournament “sucks” in comparison to Wimbledon, where he reached the quarter-finals in 2014.
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