“Too Clutch”: Nick Kyrgios Hails Andy Murray’s Outstanding Record
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Having been out of action since this year’s Australian Open, Nick Kyrgios is living in a self-imposed exile. Due to safety concerns because of the coronavirus pandemic, Kyrgios decided not to compete in any tournaments post the tours’ resumption. During the 9 month-long hiatus, Kyrgios shared his struggles with depression and revealed falling out of love with tennis.
However, the hot-headed Australian has been training hard and the long break has allowed him to rest his game completely. Recently, Kyrgios shared a post on his Instagram story about the top-10 players having the best tie-break winning percentage from 2011 to 2020.
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Nick Kyrgios hails former Briton No.1
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As per the statistic, Novak Djokovic topped the list, with an astonishing 65.38% winning percentage in tiebreakers over the last ten years. However, two-time Olympic gold medallist, Andy Murray, finished at the second spot with a whopping 64.62% winning percentage in tiebreakers in the same period.
Applauding Murray’s high winning percentage in tiebreakers, Kyrgios captioned his story, “@andymurray you are too clutch”. Despite struggling through lingering hip injuries over the last four years, Murray is still trying to find full fitness and regain his 2016 form.
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The Swiss Maestro, Roger Federer, featured at the third spot on the list while his arch-rival Rafael Nadal bagged the sixth spot with a 60.48% winning percentage in tiebreakers in the last ten years. After claiming Roland Garros for the record 13th time this year, Nadal equaling Federer’s record of winning 20 Grand Slam titles.
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Interestingly, Kyrgios found himself at the ninth spot, having a 58.95% winning percentage in tiebreakers. The 25-year-old will now compete at 2021 Australian Open and has started preparations in full swing. Kyrgios has never gone past the quarterfinal stage at Melbourne, a feat he will look to improve upon.