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This season, Nick Kyrgios has only participated in one competitive match because of his struggles with wrist and knee injuries. With his recent absence from the court, the Australian tennis player has begun a new role within the tennis circuit. During the recently concluded Nitto ATP Finals, the ‘bad boy of tennis’ made his debut as an analyst and commentator.

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Meanwhile, the controversial tennis player has issued his take on a variety of topics regarding the racket game, including the surface of the courts. While candidly talking about the idea of aggressive tennis on the fast courts, Kyrgios opened up about his wish to bring back a Roger Federer-like on-court trait.

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Nick Kyrgios expresses his admiration for a particular trait of Roger Federer

The Swiss former tennis player has often mesmerized the audience with his stylish skills and prowess at making unconventional swings on the court. Even his one-two punches of a gentler variety were often lauded by the entire tennis community during his heyday. Reminiscing about his captivating performances, Nick Kyrgios was prompted to open up about his ‘Federer’ wish.

During a discussion about the idea of aggressive on-court performances in the Tennis Channel broadcast, the Aussie revealed how he wants to see some “bang-bang, one-two tennis”. Kyrgios said, “I want to see some bang-bang, one-two tennis—and a lot of those Federer fans still out there want to see that too. I loved watching that Federer one-two.”

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The ‘bad boy of tennis’ also asserted that Federer’s fanbase might also be missing the Swiss maestro’s fast one-two punches on the court. Apart from Kyrgios, the American tennis veteran Andy Roddick also advocated the idea of aggressive tennis on the courts.

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Andy Roddick on how aggressive tennis is more rewarding

The former Grand Slam champion, who is also part of the Tennis Channel broadcast, talked about the authorities’ decision to make the transition from slower to faster courts. Meanwhile, Andy Roddick also opened up about how he would like to see more variety and aggressive tennis on the courts, as it is much more rewarding. The American tennis veteran said, “I’d like to see more variety. It’s good to play on [fast] courts like these, where aggressive tennis gets rewarded a little bit more.”

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What do you think of the ATP superstars advocating the idea of aggressive tennis on the courts? Let us know in the comments section.

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Anurag Gusain is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, who blends his innate talent for journalism with a solid foundation in English, earned during his undergraduate years. With more than two years of content creation under his belt, Anurag seamlessly translates his passion for tennis into captivating articles. At ES, he is the go-to voice for all things Serena Williams, skillfully covering both her on-court legacy and off-court endeavors. Beyond the tennis court, Anurag finds solace in gaming, where his strategic mind flourishes.

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