Nick Kyrgios played his first Grand Slam final against Novak Djokovic at this year's Wimbledon and Frances Tiafoe spoke about their meeting at a recent press conference.
Both Frances Tiafoe and Nick Kyrgios won their first-round matches at the 2022 US Open, while Novak Djokovic isn't competing in the Flushing Meadows this year. After his victory, the American player took a moment to reflect on the Wimbledon final between the Australian and Serbian who won his 21st Grand Slam title.
"I totally think so. You think where Nick was at. I mean, I say it straight out, I think he should have won Wimbledon. I think he was the better player in that final. Novak mentally, he got exposed. That's where the experience kicked in for Novak. I think tennis-wise, Nick played a better match," Tiafoe said.
It was Nick Kyrgios who won the first set of the match, but eventually, the more experienced Novak Djokovic showed why he triumphed so many times before and added another trophy to his collection. However, Tiafoe feels like the competition isn't as tough now as it used to be.
"There's guys that can do that. I mean, I've beaten guys in big matches, slams, big courts. Just a matter of doing it for two weeks, getting the rest, make quarterfinals, bunch of fourth rounds," Tiafoe said.
"Again, it's not like you got to beat Murray in his prime and DelPo, Fed. It's not the case any more. I mean, guys are good, but the level is not as drastic. Like Novak, as well. I think anybody can win. I mean, anyone who's really got the game," Tiafoe added.
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