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TENNIS bad boy Nick Kyrgios has landed a shock new role at the sport’s “most exclusive event” – but he will not be playing.
The controversial Aussie will keep saying what thinks – only this time he will do it live on air instead of on the court.
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APKyrgios, 28, is known for putting on a show during his games.
But his struggles with knee and wrist injuries have kept him in the shadows this year.
The Australian Open 2022 doubles winner reached the Wimbledon final last year which saw grand slam record-breaker Novak Djokovic snub the title.
However, he has since been forced to sit out this year’s Australian Open, the French Open and Wimbledon.
Although the Aussie could return to the Ultimate Tennis Showdown event at the ExCel London in December.
Fans do not need to wait until then to see Kyrgios as he has landed a surprising new job with The Tennis Channel.
From November 12th to 19th in Turin, Italy Kyrgios will be working as a commentator and analyst for the ATP finals.
The channel is excited about its newest recruit and has released a statement about the Aussie’s broadcast debut.
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The statement read: “Nick Kyrgios, whose electric style of play and straight-to-the-point conversational approach has endeared him to millions of fans around the world.
“Will be joining Tennis Channel as an analyst during its coverage of the ATP Finals November 12-19.
“It will be Kyrgios’ first time working with the network, and it will happen during the most exclusive event in men’s tennis.
“With just the top-eight singles players and doubles teams qualifying for the event based on points earned during the 2023 season.”
In June he admitted he was “dreading” his return – leaving his fans in doubt about when they will next see his rows with umpires and smashing his rackets on the court.
On the eve of Wimbledon Kyrgios pulled out of the tournament after having said he was fit to play.
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