I’ve got nothing to lose, Kyle Edmund

Britain’s Kyle Edmund has said he has nothing to lose ahead of his match against Novak Djokovic in the second round of the US Open on Wednesday. Djokovic holds a 5-1 advantage in head-to-head meetings against the Brit.

 

“It’s a match for me that I’ve got nothing to lose. I have the experience of beating him but he has also beaten me a bunch of times. He is a top player and the type of player who is tough to break down,” Edmund said.

Edmund last won the Serb at the 2018 Madrid Open in three sets and is yet expecting to break down the world no. 1 and also favorite for the title.

 

Djokovic on his own part is expecting a good challenge when he faces Kyle Edmund despite his advantage in head-to-head. He also stated that his unbeaten season is not his priority as he continues to chase what would be his 18th Grand Slam title.

 

Edmund sank Alexander Bublik while Djokovic brushed aside Damir Dzumhur to book their place in the second round where they would face each other.