Dubbed the ‘Maverick of the Court,’ Nick Kyrgios brings an electrifying blend of raw talent, unfiltered charisma, and unpredictable play. Living a commentator’s dream while waiting to get on a tennis enthusiast’s rollercoaster—that’s Kyrgios. But then also, he is giving his 100% in whatever he puts his heart into, and tennis fans are also enjoying his new avatar.
Recently, as the Australian Open is halfway through the event, tennis fans are quite impressed with the commentator side of the 28-year-old Australian tennis player. Let’s take a look at how tennis fans are reacting to his different roles related to the sport, as he outshines John McEnroe.
Tennis fans are impressed with Nick Kyrgios’ commentator’s role
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While witnessing some amazing tennis matches, they are also listening to the 2022 Wimbledon finalists throughout the tournament. Although at first, they were not happy with the way, he went the other way around with the role and skipped the tournament as a player.
But now their opinion and their thoughts have changed in a better way. Recently, a lot of tennis fans took to that Twitter account to share their opinions on how he has impressed everyone with his commentators skills. A fan talked about how having him on the ESPN broadcast team was one of the best decisions that the Sporting Channel could have made. “Inserting Nick Kyrgios into the ESPN broadcast has been an awesome decision thus far. #AustralianOpen”
Inserting Nick Kyrgios into the ESPN broadcast has been an awesome decision thus far. #AustralianOpen
— JD (@JonathanSnover) January 23, 2024
On the other hand, a fan appreciated his role, saying, “Okay, I dont hate Kyrgios I’m the booth. #AO24,”
Okay, I dont hate Kyrgios I’m the booth. #AO24
— Larry FooteSack (@atxhobogrl) January 23, 2024
Subsequently, another one shared her thoughts on listening to him and wrote, “I really enjoy listening to Nick Kyrgios talk @espn @AustralianOpen.”
I really enjoy listening to Nick Kyrgios talk @espn @AustralianOpen
— ashton 💗 (@theOG_ashton) January 23, 2024
Moreover, a fan even drew a conclusion regarding his new rule, “Kyrgios is a really good commentator! #AustralianOpen”
Nick Kyrgios is a really good commentator ! #AustralianOpen
— Mark Matranga – you’re grammar expert (@mark_matranga) January 23, 2024
Not only that, but a special aspect of him was sitting in the broadcast booth, alongside the McEnroe brothers. “I am so liking Nick Kyrgios with the McEnroe Brothers on @espn calling this Novak/Taylor match! @NickKyrgios in the booth is fantastic! #AO24″
I am so liking Nick Kyrgios with the McEnroe Brothers on @espn calling this Novak/Taylor match! @NickKyrgios in the booth is fantastic! #AO24
— Heidi 🇺🇸😎🎶🏒🎾🏎🏈 (@heidilovingnj) January 23, 2024
Not only that, his commentators’ skills of attention after he received a cheeky response from Novak Djokovic during the quarter-final round of the tournament.
Novak Djokovic’s cheeky act toward Nick Kyrgios
During the quarter-final clash between the 24-time Grand Slam champion and Taylor Fritz, there was a moment when the Serb grabbed all the attention with an act that he pulled towards Kyrgios. Djokovic, in the middle of the match, walked towards the broadcaster’s booth, and even after heavily breathing, he slowed down and stuck his tongue out towards the booth, and apparently towards the Australian tennis player.
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Siempre hay tiempo para divertirse😝
Novak Djokovic🇷🇸 le sacó la lengua a Nick Kyrgios🇦🇺, quien está en una de las cabinas de transmisión#AusOpen
— Iván Aguilar (@ivabianconero) January 23, 2024
While it was unexpected, it made the tense environment of the match take a lighthearted turn, as he didn’t miss an opportunity to have fun in the middle of the match. However, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that not only tennis fans but even players are quite happy with his new role.
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Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Kyrgios’ different role? Do let us know in the comment section below.
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