Novak Djokovic promised there will be “fireworks” when he takes on Australia’s Nick Kyrgios for the Wimbledon title on Sunday. Photo: Twitter @Wimbledon
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Novak Djokovic promised there will be “fireworks” when he takes on Australia’s Nick Kyrgios for the Wimbledon title on Sunday.
Novak Djokovic promised there will be “fireworks” when he takes on Australia’s Nick Kyrgios for the Wimbledon title on Sunday. Photo: Twitter @Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic promised there will be “fireworks” when he takes on Australia’s Nick Kyrgios for the Wimbledon title on Sunday.
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Six-time champion Djokovic reached his eighth final at the All England Club and a record 32nd at the Slams by seeing off Cameron Norrie 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in Friday’s semi-final.
“The job is not finished. One thing is for sure there are going to be a lot of fireworks emotionally from both sides,” said the 35-year-old Djokovic.
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Despite playing in his first final at the majors, Kyrgios boasts a 2-0 edge over the former world number one.
Novak Djokovic has never won a set against Nick Kyrgios
In the meetings in Acapulco and Indian Wells in 2017, Djokovic failed to win a set.
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“We haven’t played for some time. I’ve never won a set off him,” said Novak Djokovic.
“Hopefully it can be different this time. It’s another final for me at Wimbledon, so hopefully the experience can work in my favour.”
The final is due to start at 15:00 (SA time) on Sunday.
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