The Australian Open tournament director says Nick Kyrgios can learn from Ash Barty's skill at handling pressure, while he hopes Australians will give Novak Djokovic a 'warm' welcome.
'Happy' Nick Kyrgios key to emulating Ash Barty and one of Australian Open's 'greatest wins', says Craig TileyCraig Tiley says Kyrgios' "happiness" during the tournament will be key to his chances of emulating Barty.abc.net.au/news/nick-kyrgios-ash-barty-australian-open-craig-tiley/101810948Craig Tiley wants a happy Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open, forecasting that will be a factor in whether he repeats Ash Barty's home-country success.
But Kyrgios is a man of potent moods and Tiley, the tournament director, said how the volatile right-hander handles the local pressure will be crucial."That's why I think one of the greatest wins we've seen here at Melbourne Park was Ash Barty," Tiley said. "It's a very difficult thing to do … only they [the players] can talk about it, but responding to the pressure is not that straightforward."We would love to see Nick do well. For us, it's just day-by-day and him staying healthy, enjoying the competition.
"I believe if Nick comes out and has some fun while he's doing it, and has an opportunity to play his best tennis, that would be great."He also partnered compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis to win the Australian Open doubles title."Reaching the Wimbledon final [and] having the year that he had is a significant achievement," Tiley said.
No Australian has won the men's title since Mark Edmondson in 1976, and Kyrgios' opposition will include defending champion Rafa Nadal.Novak Djokovic, the nine-time Australian Open champion, will also be back after he was controversially
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