He won't wield a racquet at Roland-Garros but Nick Kyrgios is still managing to cause a stir. 🍿 StanSportAU GrandSlamDaily RolandGarros
It will be the first ever meeting between Wawrinka and Kokkinakis but Australian great Wally Masur didn't think the history would lead to any byplay between the pair.Grand Slam Daily"I think the actual protagonists will just get on with the tennis... nothing like tweeting from the side."Masur is tipping Kokkinakis to beat the 38-year-old Wawrinka.
"Stan is an awesome player, there is no doubt about that, but he's not the standard of yesteryear and he's carrying a few pounds," he said. "Let's not forget he had a long five set match in the previous round. There will be a little bit of residual effect from that and I think Thanasi is in a really good place if the conditions stay as they are - lively fast and hot - I think it'll suit Thanasi down to the ground."
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