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Telegraph
5 hours ago
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- Telegraph
Emma Raducanu: Carlos Alcaraz and I are just ‘good friends'
Emma Raducanu insisted her and Carlos Alcaraz are 'just good friends' after the rumour mill began churning when they were announced as a pairing for the US Open's new mixed doubles competition. The two - who can expect to be given a portmanteau nickname of either 'Alcaranu' or 'Raducaraz' – are one of several eye-catching duos set to make their debuts in New York in August. When the pairing was announced during the Queen's Club event, they were asked about how it came about, with Alcaraz saying Raducanu took 'a while' to reply to him when he proposed the pair join forces for the $1 million (£728,756) event. When Raducanu was then spotted on the Queen's Club balcony watching Alcaraz's semi-final victory in west London, the rumours started to gain momentum. 'We're just good friends,' Raducanu said ahead of Wimbledon. Raducanu and Alcaraz, who is after a Wimbledon 'three-peat', had a similar breakout moment in their careers. The pair's history started in 2021 when she was catapulted to superstardom by winning the US Open. Then, Alcaraz was ranked 55th in the world – Raducanu was 150th – and for both of them, the tournament was a coming-of-age moment that would change the trajectory of their careers. Raducanu lifted the trophy months after doing her A levels, while Alcaraz announced himself on the world stage by knocking out then-third seed Tsitsipas on Arthur Ashe. It was during that tournament that the two teenagers encountered each other for the first time, and it is at the same venue that they will make their doubles debut in August this year. For now, despite a sponsor's event alongside Alcaraz, where Raducanu admitted 'we were just getting some volley practice ahead of New York', talk of doubles will have to wait until after the home slam, and everything that comes with it Raducanu's preparations for Wimbledon have been far from straightforward as she continues to deal with a back issue that has affected her since Strasbourg in May. There was also a personal matter that left her emotional and fighting back tears after her opening round win in Eastbourne. To manage the ongoing back issue Raducanu has been forced to seek multiple types of treatment including dry needling, muscle stimulation and taping. 'Truthfully I don't expect much from myself this year,' Raducanu said when asked about her Wimbledon preparation. 'I know I've just been dealing with certain things. I just want to go out there and embrace the moment, I want to embrace the occasion. 'I know there's not many opportunities to be playing at Wimbledon. You get it once a year and for a finite amount of time. I'm just looking forward to going out there and feeling the surroundings and the atmosphere.' The back has been a particular problem for Raducanu during the grass court season, and caused her to pull out of the Berlin Open. But after saying following her second-round Eastbourne defeat to teenager Maya Joint: 'I will stop on the court regardless' when asked about the potential impact of the injury, it is clearly not completely solved ahead of the tournament. 'It's just been managing, as I've said the last few weeks,' she said. 'I wouldn't say it's 100%, but a lot of the time with tennis players, nothing is ever 100 per cent. So just taking it as it comes.' The first hurdle for Raducanu at the All England Tennis Club will be British teenager Mimi Xu, with the pair due to face each other on court one on Monday. Earlier this season Xu was sitting A Level exams around her tournament commitments in Birmingham and Nottingham. 'I think it's a very dangerous match, very difficult. I think Mimi is a really, really good player. I practiced with her a few times. A lot of weapons. Also moves really well. It's going to be a really different match.' The pair have spent enough time together that Raducanu converses with Xu's mother in Mandarin, given the opportunity to exercise her language skills - and the teenager was a part of the Billie Jean King Cup squad as a practice partner. 'For her it's one where there's nothing to lose. I remember when I had my first Wimbledon here and I was 18. It's a great feeling. You just feel, like, completely fearless,' Raducanu said. 'So I think for me it's going to be a challenge, but one that I'm looking forward to and I'm ready for.' When Raducanu reclaimed the title as British No 1 ahead of the home grand slam, it was at the expense of Katie Boulter, who held the title for the previous two years. But for Boulter, not having the weight of seeding, title and the expectations that come with, she believes can help her when she takes on ninth seed Paula Badosa on centre court on Monday. 'I feel like it's a totally different situation for me coming in this year,' Boulter said. 'I'm not seeded. I'm kind of like a dark horse and I like that feeling. 'I do like the fact that I can go out and swing free and I've got nothing to lose. I'm really looking forward to that match.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Her gran says he's not good enough for her, but here are the clues that British tennis star Emma Raducanu and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz are a perfect pairing
As fairy-tale romances go, it certainly has all the components. During one heady summer in New York, two teenage tennis stars – both supremely talented and beautiful – burst on to the world stage on the hard courts of the US Open. Four years on, what better plot development could there be than a real-life romantic pairing between the ever-smiling Spanish charm of Carlos Alcaraz and the dazzling glamour of Emma Raducanu? Certainly, the world of tennis has been abuzz with rumours about a Hollywood-style love story, ever since it was announced last week that World No 2 Alcaraz – on a high after beating the World No 1 Jannik Sinner in an epic French Open final earlier this month – would be playing mixed doubles with Raducanu, who recently regained her spot as British No 1. She was seen cheering the strapping star on before his win at Queen's Club last weekend and there was even speculation that he had been spotted at the same hotel as her. So the question on every tennis fan's lips is: does the spark between the duo, both 22 (just look at them laughing on camera together as their sporting partnership is unveiled) signal the start of a genuine romance, or more of a convenient 'showmance'? Because even the merest hint that the hottest tennis love affair since Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi might be brewing must be the marketing equivalent of serving an ace at match point. Coincidentally – or not – the pair share both agents (sports marketing giant IMG) and sponsors (Nike and Evian). Emma's company, Harbour 6 Ltd, recorded a profit of £9.6 million in 2023 and she is said to make around £100,000 a year from each of the brands she works with; Carlos, meanwhile, is reported to have made $32 million in off-court endorsements last year. Then there are the organisers of the revamped US Open mixed doubles event, at which the pair will play together. What better publicity could there be than a frisson between the star athletes? Indeed, the US Open is familiar turf to IMG, in its role representing and advising the US Tennis Association (USTA) on international and domestic media rights. As one tennis insider told the Mail this week: 'As lovely as it would be, it all seems very well-orchestrated to me. 'Alcaraz has just won the French Open and is the talk of the town; he's the Wimbledon defending champion. And then there is Raducanu, who might not be winning tournaments but is certainly being talked about all the time. 'It's like a match made in heaven, at least from a marketing and sponsorship perspective.' However, the Mail has learned from others that far from being a partnership engineered by publicity savvy agents, this is more personal. According to a longstanding friend of Alcaraz: 'He was so nervous to ask her to play mixed doubles. Honestly, it was like he was asking her out on a date. He went bright red, like a schoolboy with a crush. 'I've always said Emma would be perfect for him and he blushes every time I mention it. Can you imagine what their children would look like? A super-race of gorgeous, talented athletes. 'I really hope they get together – it'd be wonderful for tennis, and great for Carlos. He's a decent chap. She could do a lot worse.' As to whether anything had actually happened between them, he says: 'If nothing has developed between them it's probably because of shyness, and perhaps they are worried about how it would affect their game. 'Watch this space though – perhaps when things calm down after Wimbledon?' Alcaraz, whose net worth is estimated somewhere north of £35 million, is by all accounts a family-loving young man, who thinks his mum's cooking is the best in the world and about whom no one seems to have a bad to say. He would, therefore, be viewed by many as a great catch. But one person who is unimpressed by him is Emma's granny, who feels he is not good enough for her granddaughter. Niculina Raducanu, 92, told the Mail on Friday she wasn't aware that the British star was seeing anyone. 'She is allowed to have boyfriends, she is 22. But she never talked to me about her love life,' she said. When presented with rumours that she was seeing Alcaraz, and shown a photo of the star, she said through an interpreter: 'I know him from TV, he's that tennis player. 'I'm surprised. I know her to be more particular. A bit picky when it comes to boys. To be honest, I'm not sure he is for her or that there is truth in this.' Using a Romanian phrase, which roughly translates to one who wears their heart on the sleeve, she added: 'I wish for her someone you can read their soul on their face.' So, with the tournament at the All-England Club starting on Monday, what exactly do we know of the friendship between two players with matching megawatt smiles and who grew up playing the junior tennis circuit at the same time? As Raducanu herself says, the pair 'go back a long way'. An old friend of the Bromley-raised star told the Mail that even on the junior circuit the two were close. 'Back in juniors they were always chatting, always gravitating toward each other. I thought they'd end up a couple. It started as a cheeky friendship, then a real bond . . . I think it's magical.' Whether the magic translates into romance or prizes (there's $1million up for grabs at the mixed doubles event) remains to be seen, but it was the US Open, in 2021, where their paths really began to merge. Raducanu made history when she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam title, keeping an expectant home nation glued to their television screens in only her fourth-ever professional tournament. Fresh from completing her A-levels, and ranked at No 150 in the world, she delivered the fairy-tale finish nobody had dreamed of. Alcaraz also sprang to prominence, knocking out world No 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas in a five-set tiebreak to reach the fourth round in the biggest win of his career at that time. He went on to reach the quarter-finals, returning to take the title the following year. It is, therefore, fitting that it will be at Flushing Meadow again where they are set to debut as a pair. Since the announcement was made both players have been giddily talking about it. First we had Alcaraz declaring that he couldn't think of anyone better to play with than Raducanu. 'I just asked Emma if she wants to play doubles with me. Yeah, I made that special request.' 'She's gonna be the boss,' he said, adding: 'I've known Emma since a really long time ago, so we know each other. I have really good relationship with her. So it's just gonna be interesting. 'We will try to win. But obviously it's going to be really, really fun.' And asked about the partnership by the BBC this week, Raducanu positively gushed in uncharacteristic fashion. 'He asked me earlier on in the year,' she said. 'I was very surprised, honoured and obviously excited. I just went through the formality of asking my coach, but of course, I was gonna say yes.' Cue coy giggles. There were more giggles when she was quizzed about internet rumours that the duo are 'destined for each other'. She replied, laughing: 'I'm glad the internet is having fun and we're providing some entertainment for everyone.' The pair are both prolific Instagrammers and often 'like' each other's social media posts, but it would seem there is a thread of something deeper, too. Raducanu has spoken of how she got to know the Spaniard at Wimbledon in 2021 and how they have remained friends even though his star has risen, while her career has been blighted by injury, poor performance and the challenge of finding a coach she can gel with. 'He's obviously overtaken me a lot, but it's nice that we have that from a while ago,' she says. 'I think for all of us, we really kind of value those connections that we had from when we were young. Because when you become a bit more known or a bit more successful, you just find yourself reverting back to people you knew from a young age because you're like, that's a real genuine connection, because it becomes very busy and you have a lot more friends, but the ones that you've known for a long time mean a lot more to you.' It would seem the rapport has been noted by those close to Raducanu, too. An agency insider says: 'They are close, and we've been ribbing them about the rumours, of course. 'They're both quite shy – not big daters – but they're comfortable with one another, which is lovely to see. They're almost like brother and sister . . . yet there's definitely a spark. You can feel it.' As for their respective relationship histories, Alcaraz is reported to have broken up with his girlfriend, amateur tennis player Maria Gonzalez Gimenez, in 2022. Raducanu, meanwhile, previously dated Carlo Agostinelli, the Harrow-educated son of billionaire financier Robert Agostinelli, but the two split last summer after a year together. There have been rumours of a frisson with fellow British player Jack Draper – who seems to have been overlooked as a mixed doubles partner (he's playing the same tournament with Olympic champion Qinwen Zhen). A stalwart presence in her player's box through the years has been her childhood friend and fellow child tennis star Benjamin Heynold, a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina, in the US. She's also had to cope with the upsetting ordeal of a stalker who has followed her to several tournaments this year and was recently blocked from buying Wimbledon tickets by organisers. During an interview last year, Alcaraz admitted he was single but added: 'I am looking for someone. It can be difficult as a tennis player to meet the right person because you are travelling all the time.' If anyone could empathise with that it must be Raducanu; her family – Romanian father and Chinese mother – kept a strict rein on her social life growing up. 'My parents were very much against that [boyfriends] as it interfered with training,' she said in an interview last year. 'When I was younger I wasn't even allowed to hang out with my girlfriends. A lot of the time I was very resentful. But it made me very confident and comfortable in my own company, which is also a big strength.' But she was wistful in an interview earlier this year, when she said: 'I think this year I've gone on loads of solo walks, solo coffee dates and just have a lot of time to kind of look inside . . . I've been enjoying it so far, even though it's not necessarily the easiest thing to do, especially when the tour is quite a lonely place.' Could Alcaraz be the man to change that? Sports marketing expert Tim Lopez, CEO of TLNT Global, says if the romance was genuine, it would catapult both players into the stratosphere. 'From a brand positioning profile and marketing perspective, it would be an absolute dream. They would be a good example of where one plus one makes three.' They would be hugely 'complementary', he adds. 'They would join ranks of other famous power couples such as Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi, or, outside of tennis, the likes of Becks and Posh.' And if it's all just rumour? 'Leaving aside the impact it may have on them personally,' he says. 'It will have done nothing but promote both their names in the public consciousness and add to their already high profiles. If it's strategic . . . bravo!' As a season of tennis unfolds, wouldn't it be the ultimate sporting fairy-tale if the marketing dream of 'Raducaraz' turned into a genuine love match.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz partner up in off-court venture as Wimbledon stars share ‘spark'
EMMA RADUCANU and Carlos Alcaraz have teamed up again ahead of Wimbledon. The Grand Slam winners have caught the eye over recent weeks for their off-court "spark". 4 4 4 Raducanu and Alcaraz, both 22, have been confirmed as a blockbuster mixed doubles partnership at the US Open. And now they have partnered to become global ambassadors for Evian water. The company have been Wimbledon 's official water supplier since 2008. And they've snapped up the Spaniard as he prepares to defend his SW19 title for a second time. In a press release, five-time Slam winner Alcaraz said: "It's about embracing life with energy, and a positive mindset - values I respect and try to live by. "Hydration is an important part of my daily routine and I'm excited to work with a brand that celebrates the joy of feeling youthful and full of life. "I hope we can inspire others to prioritise their well-being." Raducanu was spotted cheering on Alcaraz during Queen's his run to the title. An insider told The Sun the pair were seen "laughing and joking with one another" near Raducanu's hotel. They added: "They seem very happy and relaxed with each other." Emma Raducanu bursts into tears live on TV after emotional win over Ann Li During a press conference this week, Raducanu was told fans believed she and Alcaraz were "destined for each other". The British star laughed and replied: "I'm glad the internet is having fun and we're providing entertainment for everyone." Raducanu added: "I've known him for years. "He's so nice, very happy, amazing values and just a really positive light to be around." "At Wimbledon 2021 it was the first time I started getting to know him, and I had a good run there and then also again in the US Open in 2021. Wimbledon Ticket Options There are a range of ways to get into Wimbledon as one of the only major sporting events in the world that offer sought-after tickets on the day of the event... The Queue As one of the only major sporting events that allows guests to purchase tickets on the day of the event, demand is high. Each day a large queue forms of people wanting either a Grounds or Show Court ticket - with many even arriving the night before and camping to guarantee a place. Upon arrival, visitors are issued a Queue Card, which is numbered and dated and should be kept until a ticket has been purchased. While there is a limited number of entries, it is possible to remain in the queue and wait for people already inside to leave, with those tickets then becoming available. It is also possible to check the status of the queue on the Wimbledon website. This year, organisers are asking potential queuers to download the Wimbledon app and create a myWimbledon account. Show Tickets If you get to the front of the queue, then there are a limited number of tickets available for purchase for Centre Court and Courts 1, 2 and 3. Note that Centre Court tickets are available for the first 10 days of the tournament, the final four days were already pre-sold. Prices vary depending on the Court, seat and day of the event and will increase the further into the tournament you visit. For example, Centre Court rows A-T cost £105 on Day 1 and £315 on Day 14 (men's final). Grounds Pass A Grounds Pass costs £30 and allows visitors to watch matches on Courts 3-18 on unreserved seats, though there will also be a queue to get into Court 3. Ticket Resale From 3pm each day, tickets may become available from people who have left Wimbledon and made their seat available. A Grounds Pass is needed to join the virtual queue on the Wimbledon App. Tickets cost £15 for Centre Court or £10 for Courts 1/2. Hospitality There are a range of hospitality packages still available on the Wimbledon website. Hospitality packages offer guaranteed premium seating to major matches as well as fine dining experiences, complimentary drinks, a shuttle and concierge service. Hospitality packages can also be purchased via Seat Unique. Secondary Markets Sites such as StubHub offer tickets for the main courts for specific days and times. *Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value.* "And I remember he was always playing the day before me and I was playing like the second day of the round. "And I would see him win and then I would have motivation to win and get myself into that position too. "He beat Stef [Tsitsipas] in the third round and it was like a big win, his breakout kind of win on a big stage and it was really cool t go through that tournament together. "I kept going through the US Open, but we were staying in touch for the whole time and yeah, it's nice." The pair are due to play alongside each other in August at Flushing Meadows. Raducanu and Alcaraz will play in the US Open's revamped, $1million mixed doubles event.
Independent Singapore
2 days ago
- Sport
- Independent Singapore
‘Don't call it a Grand Slam!' — French tennis player Kristina Mladenovic expresses frustration over US Open's new mixed doubles format
French tennis star Kristina Mladenovic admitted that she is not happy with the new mixed doubles format for this season's US Open. She has decided not to participate and stated that the changes are 'problematic'. Based on the changes, the mixed doubles event will no longer be part of the usual two-week Grand Slam schedule. Instead, the mixed doubles will now be featured during the US Open Fan Week, while other doubles events take place alongside the singles matches. Moreover, the matches have also been modified so that sets will be shorter, there will be no advantage scoring (no-ad), and a super tie-break will replace the traditional third set. With this, Mladenovic declared: ' From a sporting point of view, it's problematic because it touches on the essence of tennis.' She added: 'A Grand Slam is a competition steeped in history, in singles and doubles. And now, all of a sudden, the doubles becomes a super exhibition without anyone or anything having a say… There's no problem putting on such an event, but above all, don't call it a Grand Slam!' The French athlete added, 'When you hear participants say they're going to have fun while preparing for the US Open, it's embarrassing… A Grand Slam is neither preparation nor fun. It's years of sacrifice. When you're young, you dream of winning one, even in doubles.' 'You don't want to see your sport turn into a gigantic spectacle, even if it will indeed bring in a lot of money.' Mladenovic is a six-time Grand Slam champion in women's doubles and has also won three mixed doubles Grand Slam titles. However, she has never won a mixed doubles or women's doubles title at the US Open. How do the mixed doubles work? In the mixed doubles, there will be 16 pairs of contestants. Eight doubles teams qualified based on their combined singles rankings. The remaining eight pairs received invitations to qualify for the event. These athletes will have the opportunity to warm up for the main tournament by competing with their possible opponents beforehand. Furthermore, they will have an opportunity to play on the main show courts — the Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium — prior to the main event. See also The US Open will now be a 15-day event starting in 2025 Winners of the 2025 US Open Mixed Doubles Championships will receive a prize money of $1 million. This is more than last year's prize money of $200,000. The mixed doubles tournament will take place during the US Open Fan Week on August 19-20, 2025. The 2025 US Open tennis tournament will run from August 24 to September 7.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Did Nick Kyrgios Ace His Good Trouble Show At Wimbledon Theatre?
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Novak Djokovic is interviewed by Nick Kyrgios for Hana Kuma ... More during a charity match ahead of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 11, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by) A week before the Championships begin at Wimbledon, Nick Kyrgios is warming up in front of an audience without the whites. The Australian isn't playing on the green grass of the All England Club. He's swatting a few signed tennis balls into the crowd at New Wimbledon Theatre and settling some old scores instead. This was the first live version of his popular Good Trouble podcast. Kyrgios pulled out of Wimbledon earlier in June after yet another injury setback and has hardly played any tennis in the last couple of years. He hasn't been quiet on content off the court though, teaming up with Naomi Osaka's media company, Hana Kuma - 'the next generation content platform' - to launch the Good Trouble series in January 2024. Osaka and Kyrgios are teaming up at the U.S. Open mixed doubles in August and that was just one of the subjects that were discussed on this opening night of the global tour that also takes in New York's Beacon Theatre and the big cities in Australia. 'What other sport can bring your favorite male sportsman with your favorite female athlete," the 30-year-old said. Despite protestations from established mixed doubles stars, the eye candy and entertainment value at the standalone event is moving the dial. Kyrgios was a nervous starter at Wimbledon and he followed suit here just a couple of miles away from the famous AELTC lawns, emboldened by 'four vodkas'. His guest host was the slick Scottish broadcaster Gordon Smart who had clearly mixed with the Kyrgios clan beforehand to get clearance for some of the more awkward content. Doing things with a self-made set of rules was the whole point. Getting Kyrgios to spill the spicy beans was a slightly harder nut to crack. He may have played only a handful of matches recently, but Kyrgios was within a couple of sets of winning Wimbledon in 2022 before finally succumbing to Novak Djokovic. 'I wish I had won Wimbledon because I would never have had to play tennis again. It kind of sucks. I think about what might have been every day. I didn't sleep for two days before the final whereas Novak had played 30 Slam finals. I didn't play the big points as well as I could have,' he admitted. The unlikely bromance following that Wimbledon final finally put to bed the bad feeling that Kyrgios had harboured about the Serb. He also opened up about the gap that exists between them on the professional stage. 'Novak is different. He's a generational athlete. I'm not like that.' As If to prove the point, some members of the audience were invited up for a shot of the non-sporting kind with the star of the show. Since Oaska spoke up about her mental health, Kyrgios has been encouraged to do the same as he fields messages from all walks of life on how he deals with the fallout of the minefield of the human mind. 'I'm relatable,' he says and maybe that counts for something more precious than the trophies. He was never going to give eight or nine months of the year to pursue tennis so relentlessly around the world. His family, dogs and friends are the hangout. One Grand Slam would have got the naysayers off his back. That's the former world No. 13's one big tennis regret writ large. A doubles Slam at the Australian Open isn't quite the same although Kyrgios is proud of his professionalism during that momentous win on home soil. 'Professional' isn't what this crowd came for though. The show had a lull in the second set after the interval, missing that big guest vibe usually brought by a McEnroe or a Mike Tyson. It did feature Kyrgios's convivial manager Daniel Horsfall AKA 'Horse', who touched on his childhood hangouts with his 'elite sportsman' friend without ever really relaying the heights of mischief. After all, Horsfield's job is to look after his best mate rather than stitch him up on stage. The laugh of the night was, unsurprisingly, pulled from a video clip of misdemeanours. Kyrgios chucked his water bottle at the umpire's chair during the 2019 Washington Open, claiming it 'slipped out of my hand.' That audience connection was an insight into how this format's strengths and weaknesses could work. A deadpan Kyrgios is hilarious, although he was more self-conscious and vulnerable exposed without the direct banter of a match play crowd. Another sparkler to that firework moment was when he recalled playing Rafa Nadal in the breakthrough 2011 fourth-round Wimbledon win. 'When | served, I could see that Rafa didn't know which way it was going. I thought 'This guy isn't even that good' ' Kyrgios wasn't willing to give away too much trash talk on the night. He doesn't like Fernando Verdasco or the recently retired umpire Carlos Bernardes. 'He took himself way too seriously,' said the Canberra star. LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Nick Kyrgios (AUS) (L) shakes hands with Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) after ... More their Gentlemen's Singles 3rd Round match during day six of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 2, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) Six years ago, he was seen preparing for a match against Nadal at the Wimbledon Village Dog and Fox pub. Kyrgios recounted the time that he knocked over the Spaniard's water bottles which were always carefully lined up. Neither tactic worked there, but Kyrgios clearly relishes having overcome Stefanos Tsitsipas in a feisty encounter during his 2022 Wimbledon campaign. "How can you bully someone in a non-contact sport?" he salivates after the Greek complained of bad practice. Tennis had 20 years of Murray, Federer and Nadal and they didn't plan the succession very well. Kyrgios respects Alcaraz and Sinner and has a lot of time for the likes of Joao Fonseca. However, he has not been invited back to the BBC broadcasting box to commentate on them. 'I hate it when everyone in the comms box agrees with each other. Tennis is changing so the commentators need changing too. I see it as their loss rather than mine.' Kyrgios served a few aces at New Wimbledon Theatre, but didn't quite stir enough to cause major five-set drama over the 90 minute stage version. He will probably be more match sharp for the New York date . He may even play some tennis at Flushing Meadows the day after with Osaka.
