Nick Kyrgios proposes massive change in tennis broadcasting as he demands to “put a microphone on Novak or Alcaraz”
Nick Kyrgios wants Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz to be "mic'd up" during matches, as he proposes new changes in tennis.
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Nick Kyrgios, (in circle) Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz (via Tennis Gazette/Eurosport)
Nick Kyrgios will return to the tour in 2025, and it will be his first appearance on the court after 18 months. Ahead of the Australian comeback, he has come up with two bright ideas to improve the tennis competitions and Grand Slam tournaments. He wants players like Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz to be “mic’d up” during matches.
In recent years, several players have been seeking ATP bosses to make some changes in the sport that will enhance the fan experience. However, some changes have been implemented. For example, in January, the ATP and WTA limited the number of night matches in major events and other competitions.
During a recent interview with the Australian Open, Kyrgios revealed some changes he would like to see in tennis. The first change the 29-year-old wants is to reduce the number of sets at Grand Slams from five to four until the quarterfinals. Kyrgios believes it would bring about more upsets and a great degree of uncertainty in top fixtures.
The Aussie was more vocal about seeing Alcaraz and Djokovic getting “mic’d up” during matches. He added that hearing players’ conversations in the heat of a match would add to viewers’ experience.
I wish players had a microphone. Look at the NBA, they put a microphone inside the jersey around the collar, so you can’t feel it. Not doing that (in tennis) seems absurd to me – why not put a microphone on Novak or Alcaraz so you can hear what they’re saying? Some of these amazing athletes, I do it myself sometimes, talk to themselves before big points. The content you could create from that would keep tennis fans glued to their phones.
Nick Kyrgios said via Australian Open
Fans will be hoping that these changes get implemented ahead of the Australian Open, which starts on January 12, 2025. Kyrgios will be entering into the tournament’s draw with a protected ranking after being on the sideline for over a year.
Nick Kyrgios reveals he “hates” covering Novak Djokovic matches
This year, Nick Kyrgios had a big shift in his career as he left the court to tennis commentating. He covered the 2023 Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open with media giants like ESPN and Tennis Channel. However, he has revealed that he hates commentating during Novak Djokovic‘s matches.
Kyrgios and Djokovic have gotten along in recent years. The former invited the latter to feature his tennis podcast “Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios.” Kyrgios revealed in the aforementioned interview why commentating on Djokovic’s games frustrates him.
I‘ve done a lot of Novak matches and he frustrates the hell out of me because I hate doing his matches early on in Slams. Because he just plays around with his food for like four hours and I’m like ‘I could’ve been in my hotel an hour and a half ago’, and he’ll be up two sets to love.
Nick Kyrgios said
Kyrgios will make his comeback at the Brisbane International in January 2025 ahead of the Australian Open. The former World No. 13 has not played any competitive match since June 2023 due to a knee and wrist injury.
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