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Nick Kyrgios says he will be playing for “the ultimate glory” and “tennis immortality” when he faces Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon men’s final.
Serbia’s Djokovic is bidding for a fourth consecutive Wimbledon title and a 21st Grand Slam overall on Sunday.
Kyrgios is aiming for a first major singles trophy when many thought the mercurial Australian’s time had passed.
He leads the head-to-head between the pair and Djokovic did not win a set in their two meetings in 2017.
However, Djokovic at Wimbledon and in a Grand Slam is a different prospect.
He has not lost a match at the Championships since 2017, when he retired through injury in the quarter-finals, and he will be playing in his 32nd major final – a men’s record.
“I’m very anxious and nervous,” Kyrgios told BBC Sport. “It’s something I’ve never had a chance to do before, play in a Slam final.
“I’ve been in a lot of finals in my career but this is the first time at Wimbledon, at a Grand Slam, the biggest tournament in the world. That’s what kept me up at night – the chance to play for the ultimate glory and become tennis immortality.”
Kyrgios, who does not have a coach, says he does not compare himself to Djokovic or the other members of his sport’s ‘big three’ – Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer – because “they’re untouchable” and that he is doing things differently.
“They’re the perfect role models,” said Kyrgios, who has been fined twice at Wimbledon this year for his on-court behaviour.
“I feel like there’s a lot of people who know that’s unobtainable so they look at me, who is relatable and has a lot of imperfections, and is still able to go up against the greats and give them a run for their money.
“Wimbledon is clean-cut and you have someone in the final who is edgy, tattoos, not the clean-cut kind of Roger Federer.
“I think that’s an inspiration to so many people. I think I have completely done it my way. I’ve never really listened to any coaches.”
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