Nick Kyrgios was always likely to provide a few talking points during his stint as a commentator at the Australian Open and one point can never be in doubt: his favorite topic of conversation involves himself!
The Australian maverick continues to suggest he is ready to return to tennis at some point in 2024, but doubts must remain over those ambitions after recently suggesting he is not keen to return to the court.
With the launch of a high-profile podcast and Kyrgios keen to make the most of his status as one of the most recognizable faces in men’s football, it’s increasingly difficult to see where a return to football fits in. competitive tennis in this story.
However, nothing is to be ruled out for a character who continues to shake up conventional rules in his new role as commentator of the Australian Open.
TALK ABOUT TENNIS
Kyrgios has often hinted that he’s not a big tennis fan, but he seems to relish the opportunity to talk about the sport at the first Grand Slam of the year.
He has captivating stories to tell about his battles with some of the biggest names in the game and listening to his commentary is a different experience.
While most commentators tend to avoid making comments during a match, Kyrgios can’t help but offer colorful views that entertain viewers.
We have therefore become accustomed to points being decided with Kyrgios continuing to talk about subjects which have nothing to do with the match he is watching.
This might sound boring, but it’s great to watch so far.
ALL ON ME?
If you listen to Kyrgios for more than a few minutes, there’s a good chance the topic of conversation will come back to itself.
He suggested Australian Open officials name a stadium after him, while asking Carlos Alcaraz if he decided to wear a sleeveless t-shirt for his matches as a tribute to his on-court look.
He explained how he idolizes French tennis great Jo Wilfried-Tsonga and never misses an opportunity to make a backstage comment from the locker room.
Like former U.S. President Donald Trump, Kyrgios is most comfortable when the topic of conversation is his own career and experiences, but as one of the most colorful characters in gaming, these stories are enjoyable to hear.
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WHAT KIRGIOS SAID ABOUT:
Novak Djokovic: “The level of anxiety as a Grand Slam approaches seems greater. Troubles tend to become bigger than they are, all your senses are heightened. Novak is already the type who got injured last year, dealt with it and won a tournament. Best of three it’s possible to beat him, best of five it’s a whole different beast. You’ve seen greats like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and even Andy Murray struggle to find success against Novak on the world’s biggest stages.
On his transformed relationship with Djokovic: “We had a difficult relationship at the beginning and several things changed. Now we literally speak with him every day. I received crazy messages. We send each other memes. He had an amazing volley the other day and I said to him where did you get those hands from? You didn’t have them against me at Wimbledon! Then he replied: oh, I got them from you!
Daniil Medvedev: “This guy is scary. End of beach. He’s a monster when he’s at the end of the line like that. Intangible assets are top notch.
Carlos Alcaraz: “It makes me passionate about tennis. Carlos Alcaraz. He’s someone I want to face, I want to play and I want to give a good chance when I come back. Before it’s all said and done, it would be fun. I hope he’s nice to me. His bad days are always my good days.
