Kyrgios downs Stepanek in Wimbledon opener

Nick Kyrgios has seen off dogged Czech Radek Stepanek in four sets in a solid start to his Wimbledon campaign.

Australia’s 15th seed outclassed the Czech veteran 6-4 6-3 6-7 (9-11) 6-1 on Tuesday to preserve his flawless first-round record at the All England Club.

Kyrgios next plays dangerous German wildcard Dustin Brown on Thursday for a place in the last 32 for the third straight year.

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