Nick Kyrgios beats Filip Krajinovic to set up clash with Stefanos Tsitsipas

LONDON: Nick Kyrgios beat Filip Krajinovic in straight sets to set up a third-round clash with Stefanos Tsitsipas in Wimbledon.

On his return to action, he put on professional performance, winning 6-2 6-3 6-1.

After defeating Krajinovic, the 27-year-old stated he "just wanted to remind everyone" that he is "very talented."

"I have been playing some really good tennis over the last month so I was really surprised with the way I played the other day. I wasn't great," Kyrgios said.

"There were a lot of positives. I didn't play anywhere near my best and I got through it. Today I was in my zone, great body language. I just played well.

"I just wanted to remind everyone that I'm pretty good."

On facing Tsitsipas next, he said: "I'm excited. We're two of the biggest stars in the sport. Hopefully, if we both bring our best tennis, it's going to be amazing to watch."

Kyrgios will next clash with Stefanos Tsitsipas in the third round of

After defeating Australian Jordan Thompson 6-2 6-3 7-5, fourth-seeded Greek Tsitsipas advanced.

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