Nick Kyrgios wasn’t involved in Wimbledon this time around, but the 2022 finalist certainly kept a close eye on the action.
Kyrgios has been impressed by Jannik Sinner on the ATP Tour, with the Italian representing the latest Wimbledon men’s singles champion.
Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the latest edition of their exciting rivalry, while Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Anisimova to win the women’s title.
Kyrgios thinks Swiatek is the US Open favourite after her success, with the hard court event representing the fourth and final Grand Slam of 2025.
The Australian plans to play mixed doubles at the tournament, where he is set to feature alongside Naomi Osaka.
Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesNick Kyrgios wants to see major rule change at Wimbledon
And doubles was one of the areas tackled by Kyrgios as he took on a 20-question challenge for TNT Sports.
But more significant was his response when asked the question: “If you had to change one thing about tennis, what would it be?”
As controversial as ever, he replied: “At Wimbledon it should be all black instead of all white. I think it would really pop on TV and be a good change up.”
How Nick Kyrgios broke the Wimbledon all-white dress code in 2022
There is, of course, an all-white dress code in place at the All England Club, which doesn’t seem like changing anytime soon.
Players must wear almost entirely white clothing upon entering the court, with Kyrgios falling foul of that rule in 2022.
He lost that year’s final to Novak Djokovic, but stole further headlines for wearing red trainers onto Centre Court for his fourth round clash with Brandon Nakashima.
Kyrgios put the trainers back on after his victory, along with a red cap, which he also donned after losing the final.
Discussing the consequences of his actions, he said on the Impaulsive podcast in 2023: “I wore a red hat and red shoes for the presentation, I got fined I think like almost 10 grand as well.”
Nick Kyrgios names his favourite current player to watch and his biggest tennis ‘ick’
Kyrgios has played just five ATP singles matches this season, with many fans undoubtedly keen for the talented player to get back onto the court as soon as possible.
Knee, foot and wrist injuries have plagued him in recent years, while he remains out of action after suffering a recent setback.
But his comments on the game have fortunately continued, with his tennis ‘ick’ and his favourite current player to watch also emerging from his latest social media challenge.
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Asked for his biggest tennis ick, he responded: “When players take too long to serve between first and second serves, for example Rafael Nadal.”
And regarding his best friend in tennis, he said: “Thanasi Kokkinakis. When we are together we cause some mischief that is for sure.”
Kyrgios was also asked who he would play doubles with from the Big Four of Novak Djokovic, Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, to which he replied: “I think Andy Murray was probably the best doubles player of the four of them.”
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And naming his favourite current player to watch, he said: “I really do like Carlos Alcaraz because he has a bit of everyone.
“He has the physicality of Nadal, the talent of Federer, can be the villain like Novak and he can entertain like some of the best in the world.”