Djokovic Faces Kyrgios-Backed Thompson as Wimbledon Organizers Pray for Sun

Djokovic Faces Kyrgios-Backed Thompson as Wimbledon Organizers Pray for Sun
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his first round match against Argentina’s Pedro during the match of All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Cachin in Wimbledon, London on July 3, 2023. Andrew Couldridge/Reuters
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As he continues his quest for a record-extending 24th Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic will once again pit his wits against Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, with the sidelined Australian serving an advisory role in countryman Jordan Thompson’s corner.

Defending champion Djokovic faces Thompson on Wednesday, and though the odds will be heavily stacked in the Serbian’s favor, his 70th-ranked opponent has an ace up his sleeve, having consulted with Kyrgios ahead of the second-round clash.