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Nick Kyrgios has made the headlines quite a few times this year. The Australian tennis sensation did it by not only playing well on the court but also having some baffling outbursts. ‘SuperBrat’ John McEnroe was famous in his time to be one of the most aggressive players. He also had a few words for Kyrgios and himself. Being a critic of Kyrgios, he also admired his talent on the court and that made him once consider taking the Australian player under his wings.

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The Australian tennis player has proved his worth on the court. He reached his first Grand Slam finals at this year’s Wimbledon against Novak Djokovic. But we also got to see one of the most heated outbursts from his end.

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John McEnroe on relating with Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios took to people pointing their fingers at him this year. From his on-court outbursts to his participation at the Saudi Arabian tennis event instead of the Davis Cup, has driven a lot of criticism. However, the Australian player has continued his ways in a similar manner unapologetically. McEnroe avidly criticized his temper on the court and questioned his mental strength.

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But he also acknowledged his talent. Considering the possibility of coaching part-time, he said, “The guy that would make the most sense on paper would be Nick Kyrgios because we are two head cases.” However, he did not forget to mention the most important thing and stated, “But mentally we are a bit wacky.”

READ MORE: ‘No Other Real Athlete Does That’ – Nick Kyrgios Dwells Into the ‘Unhealthy’ Habit That He’s Forced To Be a Part of on the Men’s Tour

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‘SuperBrat’ John McEnroe was well-renowned for his astounding gameplay on the court. But people remember his hotheadedness. The same character in the incumbent times seems to be Nick Kyrgios.

Kyrgios on leaving an impact on the tennis world

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Recently. Netflix has released the teaser for Break Point season 2. It features the rising tennis players and their ordeals on the court. Kyrgios with his playful nature boasted about the impact he has on the sport because the list mentioned his name at the top.

Well, we can not deny the bit emotional side of the player on the court. However, that has never let his performance go unnoticed. Some tennis analysts feel if Kyrgios can manage his emotions well on the court, he can move forward on the court.

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WATCH THIS STORY: Nick Kyrgios’ uncontrollable rant at the chair umpire in the Miami Open 2022

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Shivali Sharma

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Shivali Sharma is a Tennis Writer and Content Manager at EssentiallySports. With an extensive experience of more than 3 years in writing and content management, Shivali has authored numerous articles concerning the ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams, and the ‘Big 3’, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, including their personal life, career, and more. In addition to this, Shivali is a sworn Djokovic fan who hails his grit in face of every challenge. Additionally, she roots for Jannik Sinner whose relentless gameplay she can’t help but admire. Apart from this, when she is away from writing, Shivali enjoys exploring the great outdoors through trekking and indulging in her passion for reading books.

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