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How will Kyle Edmund cope with being British No.1 at Queen's and Wimbledon?

Kyle Edmund at Queen's 2017

For British tennis fans, there is always a rise in expectations when the grass-court season arrives. Expectations will be high for Kyle Edmund, who will enter Wimbledon as the British No.1 for the first time. A significant turning point for the Brit was the 2018 Australian Open where he reached the semi-finals, beating the likes of Grigor Dimitrov and Kevin Anderson along the way. He also secured an important win over Novak Djokovic, at this year’s Madrid Open, showing he can beat the top players.

However, there are some factors that work against Edmund. Kyle generally prefers the slow clay courts, which favour his hard-hitting style of play. In contrast, the grass is the fastest of all the surfaces, making it Kyle's least favourite surface. Furthermore, he does not have an amazing serve and is not confident at the net, both of which are very important on grass. Something else to consider is that the 23-year-old is yet to win a title ATP level. Could he end the wait for a title at Queens or Wimbledon?