Aussies facing British challenge at Wimbledon

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Three Australians have drawn Brits in the first round of Wimbledon, with Nick Kyrgios, James Duckworth and Jason Kubler all facing potential hurdles at the All England club.

Nick Kyrgios will open his Wimbledon campaign against English wildcard Paul Jubb as the much-anticipated draw delivers unpredictable hurdles — for different reasons — for at least three of Australia's mens tennis stars.Nick Kyrgios is one of three Australians who will face British opposition in the first round at WimbledonSerena Williams will take on Harmony Tan, world number 113

While that shapes as a straightforward opening assignment for the enigmatic former quarter-finalist, James Duckworth's show court showdown with Britain's golden boy and two-time champion Andy Murray is anything but. Thanasi Kokkinakis also has an intriguing draw, facing Pole Kamil Majchrzak first up and, potentially, top-seeded six-times champion Novak Djokovic in the second round.

 

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