In tennis, abuse of a racket is regarded as an awful crime. Even though there is only a monetary fine involved, it usually damages the player’s reputation. Racket abuse is one of the reasons that makes Nick Kyrgios such a notorious figure. He shared his opinions with an interview panel after a Tennis Channel employee questioned him about his thoughts on the penalty for racket abuse while he was away from the game.
In tennis, the issue of the consequences of racket abuse has frequently taken center stage. When big stars are the focus of the show, the conversation gets heated. Kyrgios is a great guy to talk to about the topic because he frequently smashes his rackets.
Following his break in January of this year due to injury, Kyrgios’ supporters have been waiting for official word on a comeback. He is working with Tennis Channel, providing coverage of the sport, while he waits to reveal the information. A staff member of Tennis Channel questioned him in a recent episode regarding the appropriate penalty for racket abuse. A compilation of Kyrgios smashing rackets was played next to him as his response to the question.
He expressed his thoughts about his issue and said: “I think there’s got to be levels to it. What you see on the screen there, some are not great. I think code violation and fine, however much the tournament was to fine me. I think there has to be a penalty for it. Now, I understand how many people are watching, and I am a role model to youth. So I never condoned the behavior.”
He added that even though he smashes the racket out of frustration, there ought to be consequences. Kyrgios added: “At the time, I’m just frustrated. But there definitely should be a penalty. I don’t know. The tour has fines for that. I have paid them all, by the way; I’ve never not paid any fine, I give them back. I think last year I only broke one tennis racket. It’s not too bad.”
What is a fair punishment for racquet abuse?
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Nick Kyrgios in 2023
Ranked no.470, Kyrgios played his last match on the 13th of June when he surrendered to world no.119 Yibing Wu 7-5 6-3 in the 1st round in Stuttgart (draw).
At present, during this year Nick achieved a compiled 0-1 record.
