Nick Kyrgios didn’t disappoint on the big stage, but Novak Djokovic’s experience and composure locked up his seventh Wimbledon crown More from jon_wertheim
There were questions around whether Kyrgios would be completely paralyzed by the moment, playing in his first Grand Slam final in the best run of his career. He even brought up that possibility, but that wasn’t the case at all Sunday. He was terrific in the first set, where he had only five unforced errors and broke Djokovic’s serve.
But for the rest of the match, Kyrgios couldn’t sustain his level. There wasn’t a full-blown Kyrgrios combustion, but rather a few strange moments, including getting vocal at his box for not sufficiently supporting him when he got up 40-love in games. It is not what you usually see in a tennis match, let alone in a Wimbledon final, which is why people are compelled to watch.
As Kyrgios described playing against Djokovic on Sunday and against the Big Three in general, he said: “You win the first set and you feel like you have to climb Mount Everest to get it done.” On the court, some people realize Kyrgios can be his own worst enemy and that it’s not enjoyable to watch an athlete squander their talent. Post-match, Djokovic literally turned to the player he battled against for three hours and encouraged him to take his career seriously. Kyrgios, 27, is not a kid anymore, but there was a realization this week that, when he is taking things seriously, it is to the sport’s benefit and he brings an electricity to the court that is undeniable.
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