Of course we Greeks love drama – we have to, we invented it. Our rich history is chock full of it, from Homer to stolen marbles to national bankruptcy. Drama is in the blood.

Over the past 24 hours we have been feasting on it. Greek blood pressure has scaled epic heights. The sporting gods and goddesses are in full swing; they’re working overtime along with us – the bleary-eyed, emotionally wrecked fans (we invented sport as well you know!).

Across the country passionate Greek-Australians congregated in favourite cafes and hotspots to watch their beloved team get knocked out of the World Cup. There is nothing crueller than heading for the exits after a dreaded penalty shootout. The equaliser came in stoppage time and with Costa Rica playing with only ten men we had, like fools, allowed ourselves to dream. Instead we reached for the Ouzo.

Hope is also a Greek word. Perfect for the occasion as we turn our attention to the hallowed turf of sw19 and the big-serving, fearless Nick Kyrgios.

Kyrgios, the son of a Greek father and Malaysian mother, started last year ranked a lowly 838 in the world. He’s now 144.

He burst on the scene and into our hearts with a first round win at the Australian Open this year. This is where most of us first laid eyes on his game and swagger.

So far the Wimbledon wildcard has beaten Frenchman Stephane Robert, 13th seed Richard Gasquet (after saving an incredible nine match points) and Czech Jiri Vesely.

Next up is the main man. World No.1 Rafael Nadal. But as good as he is, it hasn’t been plain sailing for the formidable French Open champ. His form is far from sparkling (he was within a point of trailing Lukas Rosol by two sets to love) and we all know that grass is his least favoured surface.

19-year old Kyrgios believes he can win. He thrives on the big stage – and it doesn’t get any bigger than centre court at Wimbledon. You have to love his mindset.

1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash says he has the firepower to cause an upset. This combination of physical and mental strength should give him every chance to test the Spaniard. Fingers crossed.

Yes, we Greeks are a superstitious lot and Kyrgios’s father is no exception. He has worn the same hat and shirt for all three of his son’s victories. His mum is back home in Canberra and can barely put herself through the stress of watching her boy perform.

Whether he wins or loses against Nadal this tournament will be remembered as his coming of age. By reaching the round of 16, Kyrgios will be ranked inside the top 100 for the first time in his career.

We will be behind him as he steps onto court and I’m ready to embrace yet more drama. Bring it on!

The Greek philosopher Epicurus said: “The greater difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it.”

For Kyrgios it won’t get any more difficult than this. And, let’s hope, more glorious.