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Nick Kyrgios will attempt to reach a first Grand Slam singles quarter-final since 2015 when the divisive Australian opens play on Wimbledon’s Centre Court on Monday.
The 27-year-old was called a “bully” with an “evil side” by Stefanos Tsitsipas after defeating the Greek fourth seed in a fiery third-round match.
Kyrgios will face American 20-year-old Brandon Nakashima in the fourth round.
Later on Monday, two-time champion Rafael Nadal plays the Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp last on Centre.
Completing the Centre Court line-up, Nadal’s compatriot Paula Badosa will be in action after Kyrgios, facing 2019 champion Simona Halep.
Last on Court One, Harmony Tan takes on 20th seed Amanda Anisimova on a calmer than usual second Monday at Wimbledon.
Previously, all fourth round matches were played on the second Monday but the introduction of play on middle Sunday means the fourth round is now split over two days.
‘I’m actually one of most liked’ – Kyrgios
Kyrgios has drawn crowds at this year’s Wimbledon as he offers ongoing commentary on his, and sometimes the umpire’s, performance during matches.
It remains to be seen whether the 27-year-old’s fourth-round match against Nakashima will reach boiling point too.
Nakashima is ranked 56th in the world – 16 places below Kyrgios – and had never made it past the first round of Wimbledon before this year having played in the tournament for the first time in 2021.
The American beat 13th seed Denis Shapovalov in the second round, but Kyrgios on Centre Court presents a big step up.
Following his victory against Tsitsipas, Kyrgios told reporters that his on-court behaviour was not causing any issues among other players, saying: “I’m good in the locker room. I’ve got many friends, just to let you know. I’m actually one of the most liked.”
Asked what had stopped him going further than a Grand Slam singles quarter-final in his career so far, Kyrgios added: “I haven’t been able to play a consistent level of tennis.
“I’m very accountable. I haven’t been able to produce my best tennis a consistent number of times in the year, and that’s that simple.”
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