"It's probably more of a loss for them than for me," Kyrgios reflects on his absence from BBC commentary during Wimbledon

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Adrien Guyot

le 25/06/2025 à 11h41

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Kyrgios Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios, ranked 635th in the world, doesn't see light at the end of the tunnel. The Australian, who has struggled with knee injuries in recent years, returned to the main tour at the start of the 2025 season after two nearly inactive seasons.

However, the mercurial player, who once reached a career-high ranking of 13th, hasn't stepped onto a professional court since the Miami Masters 1000. That hasn't stopped him from making headlines off the court.

So much so that the BBC, which hired the 30-year-old as a commentator for Wimbledon last year, decided not to renew the experience this year. Kyrgios addressed his absence from the broadcast for the 2025 edition.

"I know I'm a very good commentator. It's unfortunate, but it's probably more of a loss for them than for me. I understand they hired Chris Eubanks, but he hasn't beaten multiple all-time greats.

When someone has beaten Federer, Nadal, Murray, and Djokovic, it's very strange not to want that person to share their knowledge with tennis fans watching at home.

I'm sure with the BBC, our paths will cross again. I just want to bring humor, insight, and good vibes. Life's too short for regrets.

Every mistake I've made has helped me learn and become the person I am today," the 2022 Wimbledon finalist told *The Guardian* in recent hours.