Sometimes wishes come true: When Venus Williams was asked about her dream mixed partner in 2017, the American didn't have to think twice: "I think it would be great fun to play with Nick Kyrgios. "

Four years later, the time has come: As Kyrgios announced at Media Day on Saturday, he will start in the mixed competition at Wimbledon together with the 41-year-old. So the Australian found a partner when he was looking for a woman at his side at the beginning of the week via Twitter.

Both Kyrgios and Williams have been waiting for a victory since the Australian Open: While this is a logical consequence of the 26-year-old given his tournament break, which will last until Wimbledon, the American has recently lost six games in a row.

At the third Grand Slam tournament of the year, Kyrgios will initially meet Ugo Humbert in singles, Williams will face Mihaela Buzarnescu. The draw for the mixed competition will take place on June 30th at 1:00 p.m. CET.

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