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‘My Condolences to Viewers’ – Nick Kyrgios’ New Role Upsets Tennis Community as They Question Broadcaster’s ‘Joke’ of a Hiring

Published 11/08/2023, 7:15 AM EST

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Nick Kyrgios hasn’t picked up his racket for a competitive match this season since taking part in the Stuggart Open. The Aussie tennis star, who has been struggling with his knee and wrist injury woes, has been on the sidelines after undergoing arthroscopic surgery. Now that he has been away from the tour for quite a while, the ATP superstar has decided to take up a new role within the realms of the tennis community only.

The controversial tennis player recently bagged a deal with a prominent media channel as an analyst and commentator for the forthcoming ATP Finals. However, Kyrgios’s new stint is not being well received by the fans who have ruthlessly trolled him on social media.

Fans take a brutal jab at Nick Kyrgios for his new stint as a tennis analyst

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The sporting community will get to witness the ‘bad boy of tennis’ during the Nitto ATP Finals, albeit in a different avatar, as an analyst and commentator. Nick Kyrgios, who has missed out on the entire season, recently bagged a deal with Tennis Channel.

The ATP superstar will be part of their coverage team for the upcoming indoor hard court event at the Pala Alpitour in Turin. Reacting to the surprising news, a flurry of fans flocked to social media as they issued their candid take on Kyrgios’s new role. One fan tweeted, “Y’all really like hiring trash🤦🏾‍♀️”

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The controversial tennis star, who has covered his back with a gigantic Pokémon tattoo, has long been a part of the anime’s fandom. And some fans brought this up to further criticize him.

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Considering the same, a user brutally commented, “What is he analysing? Pokemon characters?”

Meanwhile, a fan asserted that Kyrgios has “zero insights” about the game, as he said, “Nick hired as an analyst? What a joke he has zero insights”

Another fan brutally trolled the Aussie by commenting, “My condolences to viewers”

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Kyrgios has often been heard chanting “bro” on the court during his competitive matches. Notably, one fan said, “How many times per minute is he going to say ‘bro’?”

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What do you think of the Australian tennis star’s new stint during the esteemed championship? Will he surprise the fans with some real insights or will the fans get proof of their bold predictions? Let us know in the comments section.

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Anurag Gusain

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Like millions of fans around the world, my foray into the world of tennis began after witnessing the incredible domination of the ‘King of Clay’ over the past decade. It was my passion for tennis that initially drew me to the dynamic field of sports journalism. My professional journey in sports journalism with EssentiallySports has seen me cover over 1000 articles, focusing on almost every ATP and WTA tournament, including Grand Slams.
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