Nick Kyrgios says he was happy for Ash Barty as she claimed the Australian Open title last year, and is confident in being tagged as one of the favourites to take out this year's crown.
abc.net.au/news/nick-kyrgios-balance-win-australian-open-title/101849678Nick Kyrgios is drawing on Ash Barty's momentous Melbourne Park triumph as he chases his own hoodoo-busting Australian Open title breakthrough.
Coming off last year's run to the Wimbledon final and Flushing Meadows quarterfinal, Kyrgios is confident he can shake off the left knee and ankle injuries that limited his build-up and challenge for his home title. "I saw it happen. I was waiting in the corridors and I was just watching her win the event, then she walked through the hallways and just soaked it up with her team," Kyrgios told reporters on Thursday.
"And that's special — I think someone that's worked very hard and had so much expectation finally got over the line in Australia. I was just smiling and just happy for her.
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