"Raducanu more effective than Kyrgios in promoting tennis" - says Anke Huber

Anke Huber is unsure whether “interesting” players like Nick Kyrgios would benefit the WTA Tour and feels Emma Raducanu is “more effective” at promoting women’s tennis.

Throughout his career, Australian icon Nick Kyrgios has been widely referred to as ‘box office’ after causing numerous controversies. Kyrgios’ most recent outbursts came at the ‘Sunshine Double’ of the Indian Wells Masters and the Miami Open.

In an interview with Eurosport Germany, when asked about whether a controversial player like Nick Kyrgios would prove beneficial to the women’s circuit, former World number four Anke Huber said:

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“Kyrgios pulls off this show – like [John] McEnroe before – often on purpose. It’s his ploy to keep the conversation going. But I don’t know if you should want that for women’s tennis. Granted, it makes things more interesting. But I think an Emma Raducanu is more effective in women’s tennis.”