With the BBC set to earn more per year due to the rise in TV license fees, they're expected to hire current tennis player Nick Kyrgios as a pundit for Wimbledon 2024 as he continues to deal with knee issues.
The Australian tennis player is one of the most controversial athletes in the sport, but is guaranteed entertainment which is why it could prove to be an excellent decision by the BBC from a ratings standpoint.
According to a report by the Daily Express, Kyrgios will be the perfect addition to the BBC punditry team for the most prestigious tennis tournament, and the 29-year-old will even steal the spotlight from regulars John McEnroe and Tim Henman. Kyrgios impressed tennis fans when working as an analyst and commentator on the Australian Open earlier this year, and the BBC want to offer him another chance.
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The report also states that it'll bring younger eyes to tennis, and Wimbledon, as Kyrgios is popular amongst the younger generation. There is still a slim chance Kyrgios could be fit when the tournament starts, but the Australian has already teased retirement due to his knee pain.
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Kyrgios has been likened to McEnroe throughout his career for his infamous tantrums on court, and the pair have natural chemistry. McEnroe and Kyrgios have crossed paths on many occasions during the Laver Cup, a tournament that sees the top tennis stars compete for both Team Europe and Team World.
John McEnroe (left) and Nick Kyrgios (right) have grown close over the years (2019 Getty Images)Following his impressive showing at the Australian Open, Kyrgios seems a natural fit to transition into punditry when his tennis career ends, which could be sooner rather than later. Kyrgios previously claimed he would retire if he won Wimbledon, stating that winning a Grand Slam would be the peak of his career.
Kyrgios made the final of Wimbledon back in 2022, but lost in four sets to Novak Djokovic. Kyrgios was fined multiple times during the tournament due to ignoring the strict dress code, wearing his preferred red attire over the customary white clothing.
The Australian is also the most fined player in tennis history, but during his last Wimbledon appearance he drew larger crowds than some top seeds who were playing on Centre Court at the same time.
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