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... Best Singles: Q, (2014) Years Turned Pro: 2013. "I never thought it," he told BBC 5 Live's Phil Williams show. Nick Kyrgios fights back from two-sets down to beat Richard Gasquet 10-8 in the fifth. Watch highlights from the Gentlemen's Singles Fourth Round match between Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios "My goal is to become the number one player in the world," he added. After saving nine match points against Richard Gasquet earlier in the tournament, Nick Kyrgios made even greater headlines at the All England Club on his Centre Court debut against World No. 14 Richard Gasquet.It was … Won junior doubles championships at Wimbledon and Roland Garros. 1-ranked Nadal 7-6 (5), 5-7, 7-6 (5), 6-3. I'm going to give it my best shot and, whatever happens, happens.". He has saved nine match points so he has some guts too.". Kyrgios then competed on the 2012 ITF Men's Circuit for the rest of the season, competing in tournaments in Australia, Germany, Japan and Slovenia. Wimbledon 2014: Nick Kyrgios's match-winning moment against Rafael Nadal. Few people outside the world of professional tennis knew the name Nick Kyrgios on Wednesday morning. Read about our approach to external linking. "I think he is the most talented player I've seen out of Australia since Mark Philippoussis. "He has unbelievable talent. But I'm not really thinking too far ahead. Nick Kyrgios took the acclaim of the centre court crowd on Tuesday afternoon, after claiming a sensational victory over Rafael Nadal. Nick Kyrgios stuns Rafael Nadal to reach Wimbledon 2014 quarter-finals as a teenage wild card. "You coach these kids and you obviously have hopes and dreams for these children, but there are so many things that can happen along the way. tipped for stardom by British number one and Wimbledon defending champion Andy Murray. Nick Kyrgios profile, the teenage conqueror of Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon 2014. Won three Challenger Tour titles this year, including Nottingham in June. "I was just thinking I need a big serve every time," said Kyrgios, who was the 2013 Australian Open junior champion. "If I come up short, I come up short. "He absolutely believed that he was going to win this match and he is acting to me like he could win this tournament," McEnroe said. Wimbledon 2014: Rafael Nadal v Nick Kyrgios match preview. At the end of the season, he had reached a semifinal and a quarterfinal in Australian tournaments. Last updated on 26 June 201426 June 2014.From the section Tennis. 1 Rafael Nadal in 2014.. Ranked 144, Kyrgios is the first man outside the top 100 to beat a world number one at a Grand Slam since Jim Courier lost to Andrei Olhovskiy in 1992. The 19-year-old wild card picked up his first Wimbledon victory against Stephane Robert in four sets to book a second-round clash with World No. Wildcard Kyrgios, 19, won 7-6 (7-5) 5-7 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 on his Centre Court debut and will play Milos Raonic in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. WIMBLEDON 2014: All the results from the men's and women's singles. "When you have an opponent who decides to hit the ball really strong and serve like that, you are in trouble," said the Spaniard. He finished the year with a singles ranking of 838. Beat Radek Stepanek in his first Grand Slam match as a wildcard at the French Open. High Rank for Doubles: 68. ... is exactly what Centre Court ticket holders and millions around the world will be treated to when Rafael Nadal takes on Nick Kyrgios. He was granted a wildcard to make his Wimbledon debut after winning the Nottingham Challenger event, after which he was tipped for stardom by British number one and Wimbledon defending champion Andy Murray.external-link. "In Australia, we've had a lot of players who've been good when they're young and they fade out when they get to the senior ranks. On Thursday, spurred on by green and gold-clad Australian fans, he fought back from two sets down to beat Gasquet 3-6 6-7 (7-4) 6-4 7-5 10-8, saving match points in three separate service games. I'm going to stay grounded. Kyrgios, the world number 144 and the youngest player in the men's draw, served notice of his talent by knocking out Czech player Radek Stepanek, then ranked as the world number 52, in the first round of the 2013 French Open. July 2, 2014; WIMBLEDON, England — Nick Kyrgios’s month in England has featured the greatest success of his young career, and many people may be wondering if he is a flash in a pan. The World No. I played some unbelievable tennis today.". "There is no doubt he's the real deal," fellow Australian Cash told BBC Sport. Kyrgios hammered down 37 aces and was broken only once by 14-time Grand Slam champion Nadal. "I'd never think after that match I'd be in the quarters of Wimbledon three weeks later.". "On the big stage, it's something I thrive on," said Kyrgios. ABC Radio Canberra / By James Vyver. "It's just extraordinary," said Kyrgios. We use simple text files called cookies, saved on your computer, to help us deliver the best experience for you. FEATURED WRITER 0 Modified 05 Jul 2014. Especially with my serve, if I just go after it, hit the right spots, I'm going to have a pretty good shot to close out a match like that today.". "I don't think that I played badly. After the match Gasquet, the 2007 semi-finalist from France, tipped his opponent to become a top-five player in the future, but Kyrgios is setting his sights even higher. ... is exactly what Centre Court ticket holders and millions around the world will be treated to when Rafael Nadal takes on Nick Kyrgios. Watch highlights from the Gentlemen's Singles Quarter-Final match between Milos Raonic and Nick Kyrgios Australian rookie Nick Kyrgios beats world No1 Rafael Nadal in four sets on Centre Court Is Kyrgios feeling the pressure? Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios beats Rafael Nadal in four sets - men's singles fourth round match at Wimbledon 2014, on Tuesday July 1, 2014 The teenager will return 24 hours later to take on Raonic, the equally big-serving eighth seed, in the third match on Court One. Nicholas Kyrgios creates a massive upset by defeating Rafael Nadal in four sets in the 4th round of the 2014 Wimbledon championships. "There's a little bit of pressure there, but at the same time it's all motivation. Wimbledon 2014: the Nick Kyrgios family album Five other great Wimbledon shocks after Kyrgios's win over Nadal Nick Kyrgios 'capable of producing a good game against anyone', says father Australia has not produced a Grand Slam men's champion since Lleyton Hewitt won Wimbledon in 2002. knocking out Czech player Radek Stepanek. Career Prize Money: … "That's my motivation. "Nick, though, seems to have the game to push through and make a mark on the senior tour.". Teenage sensation Nick Kyrgios dumped two-time champion and second seed Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon to reach his first grand slam quarter-final. Wimbledon 2014: Nick Kyrgios and the actuality of the Australian tennis renaissance. then ranked as the world number 52, in the first round of the 2013 French Open. ", If Nick Kyrgios beats Milos Raonic on Wednesday, he will face winner of Roger Federer v Stan Wawrinka in Friday's semi-finals, Winner of Andy Murray against Grigor Dimitrov will play Novak Djokovic or Marin Cilic in the other semi. Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios is "the future of tennis", according to former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash. "Especially to come back from two sets to love down, it can be a building bridge for things to come.". "At that stage, you just think about all the work you put in. "You coach these kids and you obviously have hopes and dreams for these children, but there are so many things that can happen along the way. I hadn't seen him playing on the other surfaces - grass is only two three tournaments a year - but when you serve that big you will always have a chance. It's an amazing feeling. Trained with Roger Federer before the French Open. Australia's wonder boy Nick Kyrgios faces second seed Rafael Nadal in the fourth round at Wimbledon. Donating £5 to Rally for Bally fund for every ace he serves at Wimbledon, in memory of the late Elena Baltacha. He was granted a wildcard to make his Wimbledon debut after winning the Nottingham Challenger event, after which he was. Wimbledon.com uses cookies. By: Reuters | London | Updated: July 2, 2014 1:52:50 am The 19-year-old Australian wild card Nick Kyrgios struggled to come to terms with beating Rafael Nadal on a day at Wimbledon when Maria Sharapova was also beaten, by Angelique Kerber What a way to announce yourself in the men's game. Roh FOLLOW. Nick Kyrgios v Milos Raonic, Wimbledon 2014: as it happened. "I was just thinking about going through my routine, coming up with something, going after it, playing aggressive. How about this as a candidate for shot of the year. SHARE. Milos has probably got the best serve in the world. Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios set his sights on one day taking Rafael Nadal's world number one ranking after beating the Spaniard at Wimbledon. I've got a long way to go still. Wimbledon 2014: the Nick Kyrgios family album. Last updated on 1 July 20141 July 2014.From the section Tennis. I've never had anything like this happen in my life.". "It's going to be a tough ask, but I'm going to do everything possible and see how my body responds tomorrow," said Kyrgios. . High Rank for Singles: 13. Goran Ivanisevic knows what it's like to be a 19-year-old Wimbledon quarter-finalist, and likes what he sees in the most recent: Australian wildcard Nick Kyrgios. ", Cash, who won Wimbledon in 1987, added: "He has incredible flair, a great touch and a fun attitude that gets people laughing. ... Nick Kyrgios of Australia is the first wild card to reach the last 16 at Wimbledon since 2009. ", Kyrgios, 19, saved nine match points - a record for the men's draw - to, defeat 13th seed Richard Gasquet in five sets, The highest number of match points to have been saved by a winning singles player at Wimbledon is 11 in 1966 by, The only other instances of nine of more match points being saved at a Grand Slam in the Open era are, against Jana Novotna in 1995 at the French Open, and, Kyrgios, the world number 144 and the youngest player in the men's draw, served notice of his talent by. View the full player profile, include bio, stats and results for Nick Kyrgios. Asked about the prospect of winning the title on Sunday, Kyrgios said: "I hope so. Read about our approach to external linking. Started year ranked 838 in world rankings; will be in the top 100 after Wimbledon, the youngest to break in since Bernard Tomic in 2011. Former champion John McEnroe said Kyrgios could win the title this year and has high hopes for his future. Kyrgios, 19, saved nine match points - a record for the men's draw - to defeat 13th seed Richard Gasquet in five sets and reach the third round at Wimbledon. Who is Nick Kyrgios, the new Wimbledon 2014 poster boy? Father, George, is Greek-Australian, while mother Norlaila is Malaysian. Nick Kyrgios goes between the legs from the baseline for an outright winner. I just love it when at 5-3 in the fourth set, they erupted, the crowd. "I'm going to go home tonight and do everything possible for my next round tomorrow. By David Polkinghorne Updated July 2, 2014 — 5.23am first published July 1, 2014 — 11.45pm "The last guy I saw like that was Boris Becker, a young teenager with no fear whatsoever who just believed 'no matter what comes my way, I am going to be better than them'.". In his first-round qualifying match at the 2012 Australian Open, Kyrgios won the first set in a tiebreak, but his opponent Mathieu Rodrigues cruised through the second and third sets to defeat him. Wimbledon 2014. Career Matches Won: 161. Published: 07:39 EDT, 23 June 2014 | Updated: 13:24 EDT, 6 July 2014 Teenager Nick Kyrgios has armoury to ruin Rafael Nadal’s Wimbledon. Advertisement Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal 144, who entered the contest on an 11-match winning streak at all levels, was aiming to become the first man outside the Top 100 in the FedEx ATP Rankings to beat a World … "The atmosphere, the crowd. Kyrgios has spent much of this year on the lower Challenger circuit, winning a title in Nottingham on the eve of Wimbledon after losing to world number 185 John Patrick Smith the week before. Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios is "the future of tennis", according to former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash. Reached number one in world junior rankings. "I think it's a massive stepping stone for me to finally reach the third round of a Grand Slam. Nadal dropped his own serve just once in four sets against Kyrgios, but admitted he could do little against such strong serving. Career Matches Lost: 95. Rafael Nadal vs Nick Kyrgios: Wimbledon 2014 match preview. Three-time champion and BBC commentator McEnroe compared Kyrgios to German Boris Becker, who won Wimbledon as a 17-year-old in 1985. Wimbledon 2014: Australian wildcard Nick Kyrgios floors Rafael Nadal Nick Kyrgios, a 19-year-old wild card from Australia, beat the No. "I want to be the number one player in the world," said the Australian. I'm just going to go out there and have fun again.". After winning eight consecutive matches from qualifying to collect his third ATP Challenger Tour title of the year in Nottingham, Nick Kyrgios walked through the gates of the All England Club for the first time in 2014 with plenty of confidence. I just love that feeling. Andrew Bulley coached Kyrgios between the ages of four and 14 and did not expect the teenager to become a world beater. To become the number one player in the first round of the 2013 French Open of! 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