Wimbledon 2023: Nick Kyrgios vs David Goffin Prediction, Head-to-Head, Preview, and Live Stream

In the first round of Wimbledon 2023 men’s singles, the Australian international Nick Kyrgios would lock horns with Belgian international David Goffin on Monday, June 3. After a heartbreaking loss in last year’s grasscourt Major final to Novak Djokovic, 13th-seed Kyrgios will be eyeing a maiden Grand Slam title. On the other hand, wildcard David Goffin has struggled to string together consecutive wins on tour. After losing major ground on the world rankings, the 31-year-old will hope to climb his way up the ladder.

Nick Kyrgios vs David Goffin: Match Details

• Tournament: Wimbledon 2023
• Match: Nick Kyrgios vs David Goffin
• Date: 3 July 2023
• Venue: Court 1, London, United Kingdom
• Round: Round 1
• Surface: Grass Court
• Prize money: £55,000

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Nick Kyrgios vs David Goffin: Preview

The two experienced players have faced each other only four times in their careers, the 2017 Davis Cup semi-finals being the last. It is also the only meeting where David Goffin has defeated Nick Kyrgios. The Australian has defeated Goffin comfortably in the other three matches, with only the first match between them in Tokyo reaching the third set.

This would be the first time the two will be facing in a grand slam event, and also the first time they will play each other on a grass court surface. Tennis fans will be looking forward to the match as it promises to be one of the best clashes in the first round of Wimbledon 2023.

Former World No. 7, David Goffin, has fallen down significantly in the world rankings and was handed a wild-card entry to the event. He had a poor outing in the 2023 season with several first-round and second-round exists. Despite that, the Belgian would like to continue his good success in the grass-court Major. He reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon 2022 and Wimbledon 2019. Hoping to find his lost footing, he would like to hand last year’s finalist a heartbreak in the first round itself.

Kyrgios has had a tough year after undergoing surgery for a knee injury at the start of the year. His first-round exit in the Stuttgart Open against Wu Yibing (7-5, 6-3) is his only outing this season. The World No. 33 would be hoping to find his form after being understandably rusty in his season debut against Yibing. The Australian, at his best, would be a dangerous opponent for any player.

In comparison to the other three Grand Slams, Nick Kyrgios has had the most success in the grass-court Major, reaching a quarter-final and a final in nine Wimbledon’s. David Goffin has also performed better at Wimbledon than he has in other Grand Slams. The experience of the two players, as well as Kyrgios’ injury concerns, have made this encounter more appealing to tennis fans all around the world. 

Nick Kyrgios vs David Goffin: Prediction

David Goffin’s recent performances have surely made his case a bit weaker against Nick Kyrgios. Despite this, the Belgian can’t be written off because of his experience and past Wimbledon performances. An upset might also be in the books, given Kyrgios’ lack of preparation and injury woes. The Australian would aim to make his serve his go-to move and get his first win of the season. Goffin, on the other hand, would prefer to extend the game to wear out his opponent, who will be competing in his first five-set tournament of the season.

Nick Kyrgios’s success in the grass-court Major gives him a slight edge against his opponent, but the match is not expected to be an easy tie for the Australian.

Prediction: Nick Kyrgios to win in the fourth set

Nick Kyrgios vs David Goffin: Live stream details for the 2023 Wimbledon

• France: beIN sports France
• Belgium: Eurosport
• Switzerland: SRG/SSR TV (RTS, RSI, SRF)
• USA: ESPN & Tennis Channel
• Latin America: ESPN Latin America
• Canada: TSN & RDS (French)
• Brazil: ESPN Brazil & TV Globo
• North Africa and Middle East: beIN SPORTS Mena
• Asia (except India, Japan, and China): Eclat
• China:  iQIYI, SMG (Shanghai) & CCTV5 (Mandarin)
• Japan: WOWOW & NHK
• India: Star Sports 2, Star Sports Select 1 & Star Sports Select HD
• Australia: Nine Network
• Africa: Canal Plus International
• New Zealand: Sky NZ

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