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American Tennis Fans Make Nick Kyrgios Their Own After His Latest ESPN Stint for the Australian Open

Published 01/14/2024, 7:05 AM EST

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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. 

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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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