Nick Kyrgios is through to the second round after defeating Radek Stepanek in 2 hours and 26 minutes.
The young Aussie dominated the first two sets, but Stepanek showed great heart to come back in the third set and win a clutch tiebreak 11-9.
However, it was all Kyrgios in the fourth set, taking out the match in dominant fashion.
Kyrgios will now play Dustin Brown in Round 2.
Final score:
Kyrgios: 6 6 6 (9) 6
Stepanek: 4 3 7 (11) 1
The 15th seed Nick Kyrgios will battle Radek Stepanek at the Wimbledon Championships. Join The Roar from 8:30pm (AEST) for live coverage.
The 21-year-old Australian will kick off his Wimbledon campaign against the 37-year-old veteran Radek Stepanek.
Stepanek enters his 14th Wimbledon tournament ranked No.121 and is coming off a quarter finals finish on grass at the Mercedes Cup in Germany earlier this month.
The Czech also put up a strong showing at Roland Garros last month pushing eventual finalist Andy Murray to five sets in the first round.
The Australian has had just one prep up match on grass, where he suffered a loss to Milos Raonic in three sets at the Aegon Championships two weeks ago.
Kyrgios was promoted to 15th seed despite his No.18 ranking as a reward to his recent success at the All England Club in the past 2 years.
Kyrgios reached the quarter finals in 2014 which included a victory over then No.1 Rafael Nadal, while falling at the fourth round last year to Richard Gasquet, leaving his Wimbledon singles record at 7-2.
Conversely, the veteran Stepanek made the quarter-finals way back in 2006, his best performance and any grand slam over his career. Although Stepanek’s his best days are behind him he will be looking to use his experience and knowledge on court against a fiery Nick Kyrgios.
The pair have met at grand slam level before at Roland Garros 2013, which happened to be Kyrgios’ debut on the main draw of a grand slam, where the Australian won in straight sets.
Prediction
As usual, the pressure is on for Kyrgios to perform, despite of his bad behaviour and many critics, the 21 year old can play some brilliant tennis on grass and will prove to be too good for the veteran Stepanek.
Nick Kyrgios in three sets.
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When Kyrgios gets on a roll he is hard to stop. Great effort by Stepanek to win the Tie-Break. Great shots by both players but overall Kyrgios had more winners. Enjoyable
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
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Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Nick Kyrgios is through to the second round defeating Radek Stepanek is 2 hours and 26 minutes. Kyrgios will now play Dustin Brown in round 2. Kyrgios dominated the first 2 sets, but Stepanek's showed great heart to comeback in the third set and win a clutch tie break 11-9. But it was all Kyrgios in the fourth set to take out the match is dominating fashion. Final scoreline KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6 (9). 6 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 7 (11). 1
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Several Ace's by Nick, 3match points Charging backhand by Stepanek 40:30 Stepanek error's Game, Set, Match Kyrgios in 4 sets KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6 (9). 6 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 7 (11). 1
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Ace Stepanek 30:0 Strong Serving by Stepanek. Love Game. Kyrgios now serves for the match KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6 (9). 5 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 7 (11). 1
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Agressive forehand winner by Kyrgios 30:15 Unforced Error by Kyrgios 30:30 ACE! Kyrgios 40:30 Forehand winner. Kyrgios Holds KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6 (9). 5 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 7 (11). 0
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Kyrgios unhappy with his code violation as he complains to the chair umpire Error by Stepanek brings up 30:30 Back and fourth point, Stepanek misses the line 30-40 Kyrgios Deuce Double Fault Stepanek, AD Kyrgios Long by Stepanek and Kyrgios has the double break KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6 (9). 4 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 7 (11). 0
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Long error by Stepanek 40:15 Kyrgios Well played backhand by Stepanek 40:30 ACE Kyrgios, Kyrgios holds KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6 (9). 3 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 7 (11). 0
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Kyrgios gets the early break after some Stepanek errors KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6 (9). 2 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 7 (11). 0
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Fourth Set Now 2 aces to Kyrgios 30:0 ACE ! and a love game for Kyrgios KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6 (9). 1 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 7 (11). 0
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Stepanek misses the line. 9-8 Kyrgios match point Error by Kyrgios and we are locked up again 9-9 Great winning volley by Radek. 10-9 Stepanek Amazing fight back by Stepanek, beats Kyrgios with a cross court forehand winner and takes the third set. Third Set Radek Stepanek KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6 (9) STEPANEK: 4. 3. 7 (11)
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Great second serve by Stepanek 7-6 Stepanek Fantastic Ace ! Kyrgios 7-7 Well played backhand by Kyrgios sets up 8-7 Kyrgios and match point! Stepanek slips but manages to hit the winner, Great point 8-8 Tiebreak 8-8
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Kyrgios misses the line 6-4 Stepanek Lovely touch by Nick with a drop shot winner 6-5 Stepanek Error by Stepanek and we are all locked up in the tiebreak 6-6 KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6. – 6 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 6. – 6
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Gutsy stuff by Stepanek running away with the tiebreak 5-2 Stepanek double faults 5-3 KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6. – 3 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 6. - 5
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Amazing drop shot by Stepanek 3-1 in the tiebreak KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6. - 1 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 6. - 4
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Kyrgios holds quickly and we have a third set tiebreak! KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 6 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 6
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Fantastic love service game by Stepanek, who has turned this set around. Stepanek holds KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 5 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 6
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Stepanek comes out firing 0:30 Error by Stepanek 15:30 Error by Kyrgios 15:40 bringing up 2 break points for Stepanek Ace by Kyrgios 1 breakpoint down great first serve but Kyrgios hits long. Stepney breaks back KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 5 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 5
Nicholas Mirarchi
Roar Guru
Quick hold for Stepanek with some solid serving. Kyrgios will now serve for the match. KYRGIOS: 6. 6. 5 STEPANEK: 4. 3. 4