Brace yourselves, Wimbledon fans—Nick Kyrgios is stirring the pot again, and this time he’s backing one of tennis’s brightest young stars. After a rollercoaster career filled with more drama than a Netflix series, Kyrgios has turned into something of a tennis sage from the sidelines, especially since injury has kept him off the court more than on it. But that hasn’t stopped him from dropping bold predictions—and his latest shout-out has tongues wagging.
In a recent post-Wimbledon warm-up interview, Kyrgios made it crystal clear: he believes Coco Gauff is primed to win Wimbledon this year. Yes, win it all. Not just make the semis. Not just “go deep.” The whole shebang. And coming from the man who once called Wimbledon his “playground,” that’s high praise.
But Kyrgios didn’t stop at flattery. He pointed out that Gauff, who has sometimes struggled with consistency on grass, has recently “fixed a key flaw” in her game: her second serve. That shaky stroke, once her Achilles’ heel under pressure, is now apparently a weapon, thanks to some behind-the-scenes work with her coaching team and, according to sources close to both players, a few words of advice from Kyrgios himself.
“I’ve seen her up close, and she’s playing smarter, more aggressive,” Kyrgios said. “She’s learning how to dominate short points on grass—if she stays healthy, she’s winning it.”
Coming from someone who knows a thing or two about grass-court trickery and mind games, Kyrgios’s statement has added a jolt of hype to Gauff’s already electric Wimbledon run. She’s entering the tournament with a solid clay-court season behind her and, more importantly, a mindset that screams no-nonsense.
Social media has erupted with reactions. Some fans are thrilled at Kyrgios’s endorsement, others rolling their eyes at his sudden transformation into a tennis prophet. Either way, the buzz is real. Gauff herself responded in classic Coco fashion—modest but confident. “Nick’s got a unique way of seeing the game,” she said. “I appreciate the belief, but I’ve still got work to do.”
Wimbledon 2025 just got a whole lot spicier. With Kyrgios hyping Gauff, expect Centre Court to be electric every time she steps on it. And if Kyrgios’s prediction holds true? He might just find himself as tennis’s most unlikely oracle.
Game on.
