All tournaments were on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. At that point, the former coach of Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou started UTS, a new series of tennis tournaments. However, it has continued to amuse people, and this year sees the participation of eight tennis players as the addition has kick-started in Los Angeles.

Moreover, it is Frances Tiafoe along with Nick Kyrgios who has raised the excitement of the former world no. 8 Diego Schwartzman. The Ultimate Tennis Showdown is going to be a platform where Schwartzmann is hoping to regain his former peaking gameplay back. However, that does not mean he is not in for the vibes as the tennis enthusiasts are peaking with the anticipation.

Former world no. 8 can’t wait to see Frances Tiafoe alongside Nick Kyrgios at the UTS

The Patrick Mouratoglou-initiated tennis series is kicking start from his LA-based tennis academy. Former world no. 8, Diego Schwartzman hopes to see an increase in the quality of his form which he has been regaining since this year’s French Open.

On the other hand, he also is excited to see Frances Tiafoe playing on the court. He feels he is going to bring the most entertaining element onto the court. In an interview with Tennis Majors, he stated, “Talking about these eight guys who are here, I think Frances is the one.” Schwartzman added, “He’s so funny, making shots, playing with the people, with the crowd, and with the opponent.”

Moreover, his partnership with Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios undoubtedly adds to the entertainment. Schwartzman added, “He’s very fun to watch, and he has Kyrgios now on the bench so it’s going to be fun.”

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Despite the disheartening news of Kyrgios missing out on the US Open, he has made sure to not let the tennis realm feel the void.

Nick Kyrgios graces the tennis realm despite confirming his absence from the US Open 

Kyrgios had announced his withdrawal from Wimbledon. However, fans were expecting to see him back in action for the hard-court swing. However, that has also been refuted by Nick Kyrgios.

But to make up for his absence, he has decided to join the bench for his long-term ATP friend Frances Tiafoe. He has confirmed that he will coach Tiafoe on the weekend for his UTS swing. 

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