Tennis fans praise Nick Kyrgios after the star's impressive commentary debut at the 2024 Australian Open, as the star discusses Wimbledon final defeat, Boris Becker feud and mind games with Novak Djokovic
- Nick Kyrgios made an impressive commentary debut
- He mentioned Novak Djokovic's match against Dino Prizmic
- Fans were blown away by Kyrgios' insight
Nick Kyrgios made an impressive start to his Eurosport commentary gig, with fans hooked on the Australian's every word as Novak Djokovic took on Dino Prizmic.
Kyrgios took to the Rod Laver Arena booth on Sunday night to share his insights as Djokovic went to defend his Australian Open title in Melbourne.
The 28-year-old, who is out of the tournament due to injury, explained exactly what it feels like to face the all-conquering world number 1 after being defeated by Djokovic in the 2022 Wimbledon final.
And while Kyrgios' on-pitch antics have been divisive over the years, fans were uproarious with praise during the Canberra-born star's comments on Sunday.
Kyrgios joked about his latest defeat in London, acknowledged his feud with Boris Becker and revealed how he would try to get into Djokovic's head this tournament.
Nick Kyrgios has impressed tennis fans in his Eurosport commentary debut
The 28-year-old was in the commentary booth for Novak Djokovic's first-round match
'I don't think the wrist is a big problem, but [I would try to seek] some advantage as a player,” he said of Djokovic's wrist problems before the tournament.
“If I know his wrist is sore, when I change the ends I'm going to ask him, 'How's that wrist?' if he misses a ball, something like that.
'Try to see if I can get into his head, but it's impossible to get into his head. I thought I had done it at Wimbledon when I won the first set. But he is not the greatest of all time for nothing. He's so calm.'
And fans were impressed by Kyrgios' comments.
“Really enjoying Nick Kyrgio's commentary on day 1,” one fan said on Twitter.
“So refreshing to hear honest, unbiased commentary,” another fan wrote. “And there are some interesting conversations too.”
“Nick Lester and Nick Kyrgios are the commentary duo I never knew we needed,” said a third fan. 'Love it.'
Another fan wrote: 'He has a distinctive sounding voice, he speaks with conviction and has the knowledge. Excellent combination for this task.'
Fans can watch Kyrgios on a unique livestream offered by Discovery+ called “In the Booth With Nick Kyrgios.”