Laver says ease off on the Kyrgios hype


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 01 Jul 2014

(Reuters) - Australia have waited in vain for a men's talent to take the mantle from ageing warrior Lleyton Hewitt, but Rod Laver has cautioned the country not to put too much pressure on bright hope Nick Kyrgios.

The 19-year-old Kyrgios has already defied expectations by advancing to the fourth round at Wimbledon where he will meet world number one Rafa Nadal on centre court on Tuesday in the biggest match of his short career.

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