Nick
Kyrgios spoke about the greatest tennis players in history and praised Roger
Federer, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Ashleigh Barty.
The former
Wimbledon finalist had his impressive 2022 streak interrupted by a knee injury
and only played one match in 2023, ending in a loss to Yibing Wu at the
Stuttgart Open. Despite being away from the courts, the 28-year-old stayed
informed about tennis events and shared his impressions on the ATP Tour
throughout the year on social media.
Recently,
Kyrgios, now a commentator for Tennis Channel, discussed the greatest tennis
players in history after touring the Tennis Channel's Hall of Champs area:
"Novak
Djokovic… undisputed GOAT in my opinion. What a player. Could’ve given me that
Wimbledon final, would’ve been nice."
"Ash
Barty… one of Australia’s tennis legends. Icon. Everyone looks up to her back
home. Legend,"
"Rafael
Nadal… as you can see, he’s on the clay there. So, he’s the king of clay, one
of the greatest of all time. One of the best competitors to ever do it.
Incredible."
"Serena
Williams… arguably in the GOAT conversation as well, probably right there. I
played mixed doubles with her. She was very bossy on the court. I mean
confident and I had to listen to her."
"Roger
Federer… he’s the guy that you would play in every tennis virtual game at the
end in the white vest that you could never beat on hard. He’s the reason why
every single tennis player picks up a racket. So, yeah, he’s the king,
The
Australian hasn’t confirmed his return date after announcing a wrist injury,
ruling him out of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown exhibition in Seoul on November
30. Kyrgios will be replaced by Japanese player Yoshito Nishioka (world No.
48), and fans will have to wait a little longer to see the former doubles
Australian Open champion back on the courts.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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