Feisty Kyrgios survives thriller, Nadal overcomes wobble

Feisty Australian Nick Kyrgios came through a five-set first-round Wimbledon thriller against British wildcard Paul Jubb on Tuesday as his fearsome serve, including 30 aces, eventually overpowered the 22-year-old 3-6 6-1 7-5 6-7(3) 7-5. “It was tough, he had nothing to lose and he played exceptional tennis at times,” Kyrgios said. “He’s going to be […]

Feisty Australian Nick Kyrgios came through a five-set first-round Wimbledon thriller against British wildcard Paul Jubb on Tuesday as his fearsome serve, including 30 aces, eventually overpowered the 22-year-old 3-6 6-1 7-5 6-7(3) 7-5.

“It was tough, he had nothing to lose and he played exceptional tennis at times,” Kyrgios said. “He’s going to be a good player for sure.”

Rafael Nadal made a stuttering but rousing return to the grass, beating 41st-ranked Argentine Francisco Cerundolo 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-4 in Wimbledon’s first round to begin his campaign for a third Grand Slam title of the year.