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Thought the guy could use a brand new thread, as there was a lot of discussion on him in the Wimbledon thread. And he does create discussion wherever he goes.
His 3rd round match will be a big drawcard for Nine if Wimbledon Schedule it nicely for us Aussies. Which, btw, I doubt. he will get a main court and start at like 10pm. His mixed with Venus tonight is TBD...ala Murray and Serena 2 years ago. A showpiece drawcard. Not bad for a 60th ranked player(and an 7 time Grand Slam Winner)
Plus, I think his recent quotes are very interesting. The guy has been on fire in press conferences.
personally, I am okay with that. I have consistently changed my opinion on Nick. Sometimes I defend him, others times I resent him. But, overall, I don't mind him. He is fun to watch and I think he is as real as you can get, It is not some act. I get why people dislike him regrading the disrespect he does show to officials/ballkids and even tennis players. It rubs me the wrong way as well but I just see it as him getting frustrated easily. As for the wasted talent...prefer him enjoying life and tennis being a "part time" tennis player than someone like Agassi who had so many issues regarding his tennis life.
His 3rd round match will be a big drawcard for Nine if Wimbledon Schedule it nicely for us Aussies. Which, btw, I doubt. he will get a main court and start at like 10pm. His mixed with Venus tonight is TBD...ala Murray and Serena 2 years ago. A showpiece drawcard. Not bad for a 60th ranked player(and an 7 time Grand Slam Winner)
Plus, I think his recent quotes are very interesting. The guy has been on fire in press conferences.
Kyrgios: I'm ok with not winning Grand Slams. I know that's going to make a lot of people angry. He should be doing this. But I shouldn't though. It's not your life, it's mine. I'm ok with just enjoying myself, putting on a show. Not everyone can be a Federer or Djokovic...
These are once-in-a-decade athletes that inspire millions of people. They're just gods. I see them as that, too. You have to have some people, I believe, that are relatable, that people can bring other fans to watch, people that are just normal. I feel I'm 1 of those ppl
(from https://twitter.com/ReemAbulleil, quotes might have been paraphrased)
personally, I am okay with that. I have consistently changed my opinion on Nick. Sometimes I defend him, others times I resent him. But, overall, I don't mind him. He is fun to watch and I think he is as real as you can get, It is not some act. I get why people dislike him regrading the disrespect he does show to officials/ballkids and even tennis players. It rubs me the wrong way as well but I just see it as him getting frustrated easily. As for the wasted talent...prefer him enjoying life and tennis being a "part time" tennis player than someone like Agassi who had so many issues regarding his tennis life.