Wimbledon 2022: Australian Nick Kyrgios edges previous British wildcard Paul Jubb in 5-set first spherical thriller

In spite of sustaining his cool within the face of Nick Kyrgios’s verbal antics, Paul Jubb fell quick within the match that lasted three hours and 5 minutes.

Australian Nick Kyrgios throughout first spherical match at Wimbledon. (Courtesy: AP)

HIGHLIGHTSNick Kyrgios beats wildcard Paul Jubb in a five-set first spherical thrillerIga Swiatek, Maria Sakkari and Coco Gauff received their singles 1st spherical matchesSerena Williams will return to centre courtroom after a one-year layoff on Tuesday

Australian Nick Kyrgios edged previous British wildcard Paul Jubb in a five-set first spherical thriller 3-6, 6-1, 7-5, 6(3)-7, 7-5 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

In spite of sustaining his cool within the face of Kyrgios’s verbal antics, Jubb fell quick within the match that lasted three hours and 5 minutes.

“It was tough, he had nothing to lose and he played exceptional tennis at times,” Kyrgios mentioned after the match. “He’s going to be a good player for sure, I’m just happy to get through. Playing here is a lot of fun. I talk a lot on the court, but off the court I’m not too bad.”

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During the match, Kyrgios was offended when a fan uttered a boo and the Australian complained to the umpire, saying: “You don’t accept a hat with two logos on but you accept disrespect of an athlete?”

The collection of antics energised him as Kyrgios dominated the second set. Juub, nonetheless, refused to bow down, coming again strongly within the third earlier than Kyrgios took the set.

The Australian resumed his verbal commentary however it had no affect on the ice-cool Briton, who was taking part in in his solely second Wimbledon since shedding within the first spherical three years in the past. In the decider, Kyrgios stood again to admire a drop shot earlier than going onto safe victory.

Earlier within the day, world primary Iga Swiatek, French Open finalist Coco Gauff, and world quantity 5 Maria Sakkari progressed to the singles second spherical. Later as we speak, Serena Williams will take to centre courtroom after a one-year layoff.