Nick Kyrgios on Serena Williams, Coco Gauff and the best-of-five debate in women’s tennis
Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images Nick Kyrgios is one of the sport’s most divisive characters, but there’s no doubt he’s left his mark on the game in more ways than one. His style, personality and approach are hard to ignore. While some find it refreshing, others see it as disruptive, but either way, he has drawn plenty of attention to tennis over the past decade.
There has been a noticeable shift towards a more inclusive atmosphere in tennis, and part of that change can be attributed to voices like Kyrgios’, who have never shied away from challenging the status quo. Speaking exclusively to Tennishead, just after discussing Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s dominance on the ATP Tour, Kyrgios shared his views on a range of issues within the WTA Tour as well. Nick Kyrgios comments on Serena Williams’ potential return Photo by Chris Putnam/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Nick Kyrgios started by addressing the ongoing rumours around Serena Williams.
Even though she hasn’t confirmed anything herself, there’s been a steady flow of talk that she might be thinking about a comeback. When asked how the 23-time Grand Slam winner might handle today’s WTA Tour, Kyrgios told Tennishead: “Athletes are getting better every year. It’s hard to say.
“She’s the tennis GOAT, and everyone is chasing her. It’ll be cool to see her back just to watch her again, regardless of the results, to be honest. But don’t underestimate what 23 Slams does for the mental game, she’s been through all the trenches in tennis and knows exactly what it takes to win.
” Serena has reportedly been seen practising with current tour players behind closed doors, though whenever she’s pressed on it, she insists there’s nothing more to it than gossip. Kyrgios weighs in on women playing best-of-five sets Kyrgios has never shied away from weighing in on controversial topics. That openness is a big reason why he’s built such a dedicated following, offering perspectives that few others on tour are willing to share.