Wimbledon 2016: Andy Murray set for showdown against bad body Nick Kyrgios in last-16
Aussie experienced 'love at first sight' when he first lay eyes upon Brit opponent — but vows to break partner's heart
NICK KYRGIOS experienced “love at first sight” with Andy Murray — but now wants to break his bromantic partner’s heart.
The bad-boy Aussie yesterday showed his soft side as he talked up his close relationship with the Wimbledon favourite.
Yet there will be no love lost on Centre Court today, with Kyrgios, 21, warning Cupid’s arrow is not the only weapon he has to shoot at the Scot.
The hot-headed No 15 seed has won few friends so far in his fledgling career — but certainly has an admirer in Murray.
And asked where their unlikely bond was first forged, Kyrgios grinned: “It was love at first sight.
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“When Andy walks into the locker room, we see each other and we just give each other a look. We can’t stop looking at each other for a bit.
“When I see Roger Federer, he has an aura about him. I just watch him. I don’t say anything.
“But with Andy it’s different. When he’s in the locker room, it’s just instant banter. We have fun.
When Andy walks into the locker room, we see each other and we just give each other a look. We can’t stop looking at each other for a bit
Nick Kyrgios
“He backs me up a lot. It’s good to have one of the best players in the world as a good friend.”
Kyrgios has never beaten Murray in their four previous competitive clashes but he insisted: “I definitely have the tools to do it. I’m confident no matter who I am playing out there.
“I rarely walk into a tournament and don’t think I can win it. But I know I am pretty much going to play the ultimate player on grass.”
Kyrgios set up his Murray meeting by beating Spanish No 22 seed Feliciano Lopez 6-3 6-7 6-3 6-4 in their third-round tie.
The Canberra Cannon is never far from controversy and came under fire again against Lopez when he labelled his own entourage “retarded”.
But Kyrgios, who has been fined twice already at SW19 this year, added: “It’s all in the heat of battle. I know some people can get offended. But I’m not meaning to be rude or disrespectful.”