Nick Kyrgios takes dig at BBC and his potential on-air replacement: ‘Their loss more than mine'

Nick Kyrgios is apparently competitive on and off the tennis court.
In an interview with The Guardian, Kyrgios ripped the BBC for not bringing him back as a commentator during this year's Wimbledon, taking a dig at his replacement in the process.
'I know I'm a great commentator,' Kyrgios said. 'All I've done for 20 years is play, study and breathe this sport. I also think tennis needs commentators who say things that not everyone says.
'It's unfortunate but it's probably their loss more than mine,' he continued. 'I understand they've got Chris Eubanks but he hasn't beaten the greatest of all time multiple times. When someone's beaten Federer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic and has incredible insights, it's very strange you wouldn't want that person adding knowledge to tennis fans.
Nick Kyrgios (AUS) hits a backhand against Karen Khachanov (not pictured) on day four of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in May.
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'I'm sure our paths will cross again. I only ever want to add humour, some knowledge and some great atmosphere.'
Eubanks, an American tennis player who is ranked No. 108 in the world, has not been officially named by the network as part of their Wimbledon coverage.
The Australian Kyrgios was on BBC's airwaves in London during last year's Wimbledon after he sat out due to a wrist injury.
The network faced significant blowback for hiring Kyrgios for their television coverage after he previously admitted to assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Nick Kyrgios of Australia looks on during a practice session ahead of The Championships – Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 02, 2023 in London, England.
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Kyrgios, 30, has not played at Wimbledon since falling to Novak Djokovic in the 2022 final thanks to nagging injuries.
He won't participate in this year's tournament after suffering yet another injury setback, this time a knee problem.
'Unfortunately, I won't make it back for grass season this year,' Kyrgios shared in an Instagram story earlier this month. 'This is just a bump in the road… I'm already working hard to get back stronger.'

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