Australian Open 2017: 5 players who can surprise with their performance

#3 Nick Kyrgios

Buoyed by the vociferous Australian crowd, there's absolutely no one that Kyrgios can't beat

According to a recent analysis done by the ATP in association with Infosys, Nick Kyrgios's serve is better than the likes of Pete Sampras & Roger Federer. The fact that he had 13.8 aces per match in average last year only adds weight to these claims. The huge serve enables Kyrgios to get out of tricky situations in a match, fending off break points at will.

One area of concern for the Australian could be the freakish injury he suffered to his left knee while playing basketball. It has had him racing against time to be fit for his home Grand Slam. But Kyrgios is not thinking about the injury too much, as he looks to give it his all in Melbourne.

“I’m going to lay it all on the line in Melbourne. Whether it hurts or not, I’m going to push it to the limit,” he said.

Kyrgios is one player who likes the big stage. Having made the quarter-finals at the Australian Open two years back at the age of 19, he had given ample indication of the enormous potential he possesses. And the Australian has gotten so much stronger and fitter since then.

Buoyed by the vociferous Australian crowd, there's absolutely no one that Kyrgios can't beat in the playing field.