"Sport was getting a bit mundane": Nick Kyrgios believes tennis is better with him than without him

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios believes that sports is better with him than without him. The 29-year-old is often regarded as one of the most outspoken players in tennis and has often been involved in controversies.

Kyrgios has recently returned to the court after a gap of more than two years following a serious wrist injury. The former world number 13 has recently made an appearance in Brisbane International, where he participated in the singles and doubles category.

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Kyrgios has been recently quoted in a report by BBC Sport, in which he spoke about how important it is to have characters like him. Wimbledon 2022 runner-up was of the opinion that without him, tennis feels a bit more ‘mundane’. "I think we watch sport because we want personalities," he said. "Me being back, I think it adds a bit of question marks to what is going to happen today. I love that. Every time I step out on court, I don't know if I'm going to be super controversial in a good or bad way. I think it's good to be back. I think it's important. I think the sport was getting a bit mundane."

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Kyrgios also went on to talk about his return to the court after spending more than 24 months on the sidelines. The former world number 13 admitted that he does not feel 100 percent but believes that no player feels that way at the start of the new season. "I don't think anyone really feels 100%," he said. "As long as it's not something like my wrist again, I think I can manage it." Kyrgios is now set to participate in the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, where he has been granted direct access to the main round. He will face Britain’s number three Jacob Fearnley in the round of 128 clash.

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