Camila Vega
We have arrived to the final round of the third Grand Slam of the ATP World Tour: the Wimbledon 2022 men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios. Here’s what to expect from this Sunday’s match.
Djokovic vs Kyrgios: ATP Wimbledon 2022 Final
Kyrgios and Djokovic have known each other for a long time, and this is possibly the most important match on the ATP. Historically, Kyrgios has beaten the Serb in both of their meetings in straight sets. These meetings happened in Acapulco and Indian Wells in 2017.
However, this is the first time they have met at the All England Club. This Friday, Djokovic faced Cameron Norrie and in four sets overcame the Briton. On the other hand, Kyrgios will have 4 days of rest, unlike the Serb, as he reached the final by walkover of Rafa Nadal.
Both players are known for having a very fast game, and the Australian has never lost a set against Djokovic. In addition, both can be volatile and moody. Despite this, their game is very fast, dynamic and they make their opponents run a lot on the court. This is how they usually win points. Another factor that both players have in common is that they are accustomed to long games with varying shots and speeds. Both the Serb and the Australian have played five-set matches and prevailed in this edition of the tournament.
“I would assume it’s even harder to read his serve on grass,” Djokovic said, “and also to return, because he has so many free points.” “He puts additional pressure on his serve.” And: “He has very good hands.” For his part, Kyrgios is at a more determined point in his career, as he is focused on the most important match of his career so far and on how to get the rest he needs to reach the final.
Thus, the match will be defined largely by the serves of both players, their responsiveness and versatility. The more different shots they take, the greater their chance of keeping each point. Furthermore, the men’s final will have a really important mental component, as Djokovic knows how to come back from two sets down to win a match, but will Kyrgios have the patience and spirit to do it?
