Nick Kyrgios set for frosty reunion on BBC after brutally digging out commentator | Tennis | Sport

Nick Kyrgios is set to join the BBC’s team for their Wimbledon coverage this summer. The 2022 runner-up has played just one match in the last 18 months and will take on a new role at SW19 if he is unable to compete.

It’s not the first time that Kyrgios has turned his hand to punditry, as he also worked on the Australian Open and the ATP Finals.

But his BBC role could prove to be awkward as he is set for a reunion with commentator Andrew Castle, whom he brutally called out during last year’s tournament.

Kyrgios was forced to pull out on the eve of Wimbledon last year and still hasn’t played since reaching the final in 2022. But he continued to follow the tournament, which saw Carlos Alcaraz defeat Novak Djokovic to win his first trophy at SW19 and his second Major crown.

While watching the gripping, five-set final, Kyrgios took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to blast Castle’s commentary. “Whoever is the clown next to [Todd] Woodbridge in that commentator box needs to just not speak, spoiling the match big time,” the 29-year-old wrote.

Someone jokingly informed Kyrgios that Castle had reached the third round at Queen’s in 1986 and he replied: “Hahaha amazing.” The former world No. 13 still continued watching and later shared his admiration for both players after an incredible match.

“Haven’t watched a whole tennis match in a long time haha THANKYOU @DjokerNole & @carlosalcaraz for putting on that incredible performance. Congratulations to you both,” he tweeted.

The former world No. 13 could now find himself in the commentary box with Castle, who is usually a staple in the BBC’s coverage. Kyrgios will join the team this year if he does not enter the tournament.

But he has not played a match in almost a year and was not on the entry list, so he is not expected to make a return at Wimbledon. Kyrgios has been sidelined by knee and wrist injuries, having operations to try and fix both issues.