Last update on. From the section TennisKyrgios said that teaming up with Williams' sister was a "dream come real"Wimbledon 2021 at the BBC Dates: All England Club: 28 June-11 Jul Coverage: Live on BBC TV, Radio and Online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer and Red Button, Connected TVs, and mobile app. You can find more details hereThe blockbuster mixed doubles partnership of Nick Kyrgios & Venus Williams got off to a winning start at Wimbledon, with a three-set win over US duo Austin Krajicek & Sabrina Santamaria.The Australian Kyrgios and Williams, multiple Grand Slam champions, won the first round 6-3 3-6 7-5.Next, the wildcards will face fourth seeds Edouard Rogers-Vasselin (and Nicole Melichar).Kyrgios said, "I felt a little pressure playing with Venus.""I wanted to win, not show off, but just want to. I have never wanted to win a mixed doubles match or a doubles match like this before. It was very hard.It was just a lot fun. She is a legend in the sport. When it's all over, she'll be remembered as one of the most outstanding players to ever pick up a tennis racquet."They were met with huge cheers as they walked onto court two. Their eagerly awaited pairing was a success.The first two sets were fun and good-natured, with laughter almost exceeding cheers at times.It is not common for people to call Williams, seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, "V", but Kyrgios did it between points.Kyrgios was critical of himself in the second match for his poor serving. With a singles match scheduled for Saturday, it is likely that he wasn't happy to be allowed to play in the deciding set.The mood changed after the third round, when Kyrgios became annoyed by a line call. One fan shouted, "It's just not worth it Nick!" as Nick protested bitterly that the Australian had not seen his hand signal from the line judge.After Williams' serve was broken, Williams became even more frustrated and launched into an expletive-filled tirade at the chair umpire, earning him a code violation.They broke back immediately, and then they went on to win the victory with another break.Kyrgios said, "We are very different." I think she is very timid and quiet. I am a bit talkative and loud and a little bashful. We made it work."We made it through. We were down a break. And that's when the umpire really revved me up. I was frustrated."I was worried that we would be difficult to please by this decision. So that's when I put it in fifth gear and tried to push us over that line."Kyrgios will play in Saturday's men's singles round against Felix Auger-Aliassime from Canada, but American Williams is out.
