"There are going to be a lot of fireworks emotionally" - Djokovic predicts fiery clash with Kyrgios
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Novak Djokovic will play in the 2022 Wimbledon Championships final, and he knows exactly what to expect ahead of the final match.
Djokovic is one of the most experienced players on the ATP Tour. At the end of the day, only three men have won 20 or more Grand Slam titles, and he's one of them.
On Sunday in London, he will attempt to win his 21st, taking on Nick Kyrgios in the final. To get there, he had to beat home player Cameron Norrie, and once again, the Serbian started the match by losing the first set.
As it went on, however, Djokovic became overwhelmingly better, eventually beating Norrie 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the final. After the match, he was happy about his performance but also gave credit to his opponent.
"I didn’t start off well and Cameron was the better player in the first set. I have played in many grand slam semi-finals, but it is never easy walking out on the court for them. There is a lot of pressure and expectation from yourself and others as well."
"And Cameron didn’t have much to lose. He is probably having the tournament of his life and obviously playing at home, which is never easy. I wish him all the best. He is a great player, and I have a lot of respect for him."
In the final, Djokovic will play against his "new friend" Kyrgios. The two used to have some disagreements in the past, but ahead of the final, the Australian admitted that they "have a bit of bromance now."
Djokovic expects some "fireworks" in the final, but at the same time, he knows that overcoming Kyrgios won't be easy in the final.
"It may be a 32nd final in Slams... but the job is not finished. One thing is for sure – there are going to be a lot of fireworks emotionally in the final against Nick. It is going to be his first Grand Slam final, and he is going to be very excited."
"He doesn’t have much to lose and he is always playing like that, very freely. He has a big game overall and one of the biggest serves in the game."
"We haven’t played for some time [five years], and I have never won a set off him in those two matches – so hopefully that can be different this time. It’s another final for me here in Wimbledon, the tournament that I love so much, so hopefully, the experience can work in my favor."
