Nick Kyrgios, never one to shy away from speaking his mind, has once again stirred the tennis world—this time off the court. After being dropped from the BBC’s Wimbledon commentary team for the upcoming tournament, the Australian star made headlines with a pointed remark aimed at his expected replacement, American player Christopher Eubanks.
Kyrgios, who was praised for his candid and insightful commentary during last year’s coverage, expressed confusion over the decision. He stated, “It’s unfortunate but it’s probably their loss more than mine,” before highlighting his own credentials with a sharp dig. “I understand they’ve got Chris Eubanks, but he hasn’t beaten the greatest of all time multiple times.”
The 30-year-old, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2022, has not competed at the tournament since due to a series of injuries. Despite his absence, Kyrgios has remained a prominent voice in tennis, known for his unfiltered takes and deep understanding of the game.
Eubanks, currently ranked outside the top 100, built a solid reputation as a pundit in the U.S. and reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 2023. Still, Kyrgios’s comments suggest he believes that top-level experience against tennis legends should matter when it comes to commentary roles.
While he won’t be part of this year’s coverage, Kyrgios hinted at a return to the court later this summer during the North American hard court swing. As ever, whether on the baseline or from the sidelines, he continues to make his presence felt in the world of tennis.
Nick Kyrgios in 2025
Ranked no.633, Kyrgios played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he was defeated by world no.22 Karen Khachanov 7-6(3) 6-0 in the 2nd round in Miami (draw).
Presently, during this year the Australian has achieved a composed 1-4 win-loss record.
He is also scheduled to play at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon) on the 30th of June.