Nick Kyrgios is not someone who is given much love by the tennis world due to his problematic image. His brash behavior and on-court outbursts have earned him a controversial image. Kyrgios has been out of the court for over a year now and has given a shot at a different aspect of tennis. Commentating for the Australian Open, he’s currently demolishing his past image as fans are falling in love with this new persona.
It’s uncertain when Kyrgios will pick up the racket and ball again. For now, the tennis world is enjoying seeing him pick up the mic, hearing him cover the sport.
In an unusual turn of events, tennis fans laud love on Nick Kyrgios
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The Aussie player was set to return this year but found himself withdrawing due to injury once again. In the first slam of the year, Nick Kyrgios has now appeared as a guest speaker on ESPN and will also help the Eurosport team cover the tournament. He debuted with ESPN today, and fans are falling in love with his commentary.
One fan shared a video of Kyrgios’ infamous interaction with a fan at the 2019 Miami Open. In the video, Kyrgios is taunting a fan, saying they don’t have anything else to do on a Sunday night, saying that they are in a similar position, listening to Kyrgios’s commentary on a Sunday night.
me hearing @nickkyrgios on commentary on a beautiful Sunday night in Melbourne 😂😉 pic.twitter.com/MzwIVH6kam
— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) January 14, 2024
Another fan said that they were loving how the Aussie player was sharing his insights. They further said it felt like a breath of fresh air, and he has a career after he retires.
@AustralianOpen Watching the Aussie Open listening to Nick Kyrgios commentary of the mens matches! He's killing it! Wonderful intelligent insight ….such a breath of fresh air! You have a career after you retire! You Rock!
— Yul Miller (@yul_miller) January 14, 2024
One fan was taken aback by the player. Usually known as a controversial figure, they could not believe that Kyrgios could act like a good guy. They loved his new identity and his insights.
It's like @NickKyrgios has realized he can be a good guy! He's insightful. Loving his new identity.
— Sonny Dearth GR (@sdearth) January 14, 2024
A tennis fan watching the Australian Open on ESPN said that they enjoyed his documentary. They called him one of the most intelligent players on tour, and fans should have more of him commentating on matches.
@NickKyrgios enjoyed your commentary on the players draw on @espn at #AusOpen hope to have more of this player insight for the fans! Nick’s always been the most intelligent player, happy to see it in use for everyone to enjoy 💪🏼
— HLAM (@fruitals) January 14, 2024
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One fan did not hear his entire section, but for the bit they heard, they loved him. They are also interested in watching how he further grows into the role.
From the bit I’ve heard, Nick Kyrgios is fantastic calling the Australian Open! Interested to see how he grows into the role and if it’ll affect his playing career.
— Tobi Altizer (@Tobi_Altizer) January 14, 2024
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Kyrgios will continue his stint as a commentator for the entirety of the Australian Open. He will also commentate for the first bout of Novak Djokovic, who will face the qualifier Dino Prižmić. As he continues to appear in a different role, he may make it his permanent job and move away from playing on the court. His new role has been accepted well so far, but can he continue to do it for the next two weeks?
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