The 2025 Wimbledon Championships have been a rollercoaster of emotions for Nick Kyrgios, the fiery Australian tennis star whose larger-than-life personality continues to captivate fans. Sidelined from competition due to a persistent knee injury, the 30-year-old 2022 Wimbledon finalist won’t be battling on the grass courts of the All England Club this year. Instead, Kyrgios is channeling his passion for the sport into a new role, joining TNT Sports’ coverage for the finals weekend on July 12-13, 2025. “Nick is great, I know him really well,” said fellow pundit Dan Evans, who will share the studio with Kyrgios and American star CoCo Vandeweghe. “He was pretty pumped about it. It will be pretty cool to talk tennis with the other two on the panel and all know Nick always has a lot to say, so it should be good viewing.”
Kyrgios’s absence from the BBC’s commentary lineup sparked headlines earlier this summer, as the broadcaster opted not to renew his contract following a controversial stint in 2024. The decision followed backlash over Kyrgios’s past, including his 2023 guilty plea to assaulting ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari in 2021, though he avoided a criminal conviction. “It’s unfortunate but it’s probably their loss more than mine,” Kyrgios told reporters, expressing disappointment but not surprise. He took a pointed jab at the BBC’s choice to replace him with American player Chris Eubanks, stating, “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.” Eubanks, however, clarified he was never approached by the BBC, tweeting, “All jokes aside… I will not be working with BBC at Wimbledon this year. As far as I know, my team hasn’t even spoken to anyone from BBC so I’m not sure where that came from.”
Despite the snub, Kyrgios remains undeterred, embracing his TNT Sports role with characteristic flair. His commentary debut with the network, alongside Evans and Vandeweghe, promises to bring his unfiltered insights to the women’s and men’s finals, featuring Amanda Anisimova versus Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner versus Carlos Alcaraz. “I only ever want to add humour, some knowledge and some great atmosphere,” Kyrgios said, hinting at the vibrant energy he plans to bring. His history as a pundit, including stints with Tennis Channel at the 2023 ATP Finals and ESPN at the Australian Open, has earned praise for its depth and candor, with fans appreciating his ability to dissect the game through the lens of a player who once toppled giants like Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2014.
Kyrgios’s love for Wimbledon runs deep. “Wimbledon holds special memories for me. It’s the first Grand Slam where I broke through and it’s the pinnacle of tennis,” he shared, reflecting on his 2022 final run, where he fell to Novak Djokovic in four sets. “The fact I’ve made the final of a Grand Slam is pretty damn cool. It’s something I’ll be able to share with my kids and grandkids and show them that anything is possible.” Yet, his relationship with the tournament is complex, admitting, “I don’t always feel so comfortable there either because I don’t act like the normal tennis player. I definitely feel like a snowman in the desert there but I enjoy it.”
Injuries have plagued Kyrgios’s career, limiting him to just six singles matches since October 2022, with his most recent loss coming to Karen Khachanov at the Miami Open in March 2025. “I’ve hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately won’t make it back for grass season this year,” he announced on Instagram, expressing regret to fans but vowing, “This is just a bump in the road, and I’m already working hard to get back stronger than ever.” His focus now shifts to the US Open, where he plans to play mixed doubles with Naomi Osaka, a testament to his enduring “fire in the belly” to compete.
As Kyrgios steps into the TNT Sports studio, his presence promises to shake up the broadcast, much like his on-court antics once did. With Evans noting, “The opportunity came up and it sounded fun,” the trio’s dynamic is set to offer a fresh perspective. Whether praising Alcaraz’s “flair and X-factor” or analyzing Sinner’s power, Kyrgios’s voice will resonate with fans eager for his unfiltered take on tennis’s biggest stage.
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