‘Very strange' – Nick Kyrgios lets slip who BBC have replaced him with for Wimbledon and immediately fires dig at him
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Nick Kyrgios has been out of action since March due to injury
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Kyrgios, 30, provided punditry for the BBC last year
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Despite generally going down well with viewers, Kyrgios has not been signed up by the BBC for this year's tournament.
The Aussie is set to miss his third Wimbledon in a row, having struggled with persistent knee and wrist injuries.
Kyrgios' last match at the All-England Club was the 2022 final, in which he lost to Novak Djokovic in four sets.
Eubanks' best run at Wimbledon came in the following year, when he stunned the likes of
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On not being selected by the Beeb this year, Kyrgios told
"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."
In addition to working for the BBC at Wimbledon, Kyrgios has also appeared on Tennis Channel's coverage of the sport in the United States.
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Christopher Eubanks has plenty of broadcasting experience
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Eubanks, 29, reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals in 2023
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American Eubanks, meanwhile, has been juggling his playing career with plenty of punditry.
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The former world No29 has also worked on Tennis Channel, as well as ESPN and most recently TNT Sports during Roland Garros.
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Kyrgios has not shut the door on working for the BBC again in future.
The former Australian Open men's doubles champion said: "I'm sure our paths will cross again. I only ever want to add humour, some knowledge and some great atmosphere."
Due to injuries, Kyrgios has played just six singles matches since October 2022.
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The crowd entertainer last played in Miami in March, losing to Karen Khachanov in the second round.
Despite his uncertain status, having since
He added: "Yes, for sure. I'm definitely playing the US swing and I'll take it one day at a time."
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Kyrgios last played in Miami three months ago
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