Nick Kyrgios has come under fire for his lax fashion choices during his Wimbledon commentary commitments on the BBC.
While the All England Club is normally a place for the dapper and debonair, Kyrgios has made appearances in massive puffer jackets, hoodies and caps.
Weather in London has been unseasonably cool with constant showers, which commentator Nick Mullins touched on while Kyrgios was wearing the puffer jacket.
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“It feels almost summer-ish, (but) Nick has not got his big puffer jacket on which is always a sign of our climate,” he said.
Nick Kyrgios wore a puffer jacket while on-air at Wimbledon with the BBC. BBC
But Krygios snapped back the puffer wasn’t so much for practicality.
“No, that’s just style,” he said.
“We gotta try and appeal to the younger fans, you know? They’ll understand where I’m going with that.
“I don’t mind a bit of old school too but need to find that balance in this sport.”
Iconic tennis figure John McEnroe then stepped into the conversation.
“Give me a break, he’s cold, come on. When are you going to step up and get dressed up? You’re a good looking guy,” he said.
“When are you going to dress up and wear a suit?”
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Kyrgios wore a hoodie in another appearance. Getty
Kyrgios replied: “Maybe for the final, we’ll see.”
Kyrgios has been commentating while he recovers from a wrist injury. He hasn’t played a competitive match since a first-round loss to Wu Yibing in Stuttgart over a year ago.
His appointment by the BBC was met with some backlash from women’s rights groups and British politicians, having entered a guilty plea to common assault against an ex-girlfriend in February 2023. The charges were later dismissed despite him admitting to pushing her.
But now that he’s on air, the feedback has been mostly positive. He has found a mentor in McEnroe, with whom he shared a similar on-court reputation.
“I’m telling you, I’m feeling quite comfortable this commentary box,” Kyrgios said this week.
While not on air, Kyrgios has been a popular hitting partner, including with Novak Djokovic. He has also spent considerable time hitting with Djokovic’s kids Stefan and Tara.