Tim Henman urges ‘great player’ Nick Kyrgios to focus on realising his enormous potential

Tim Henman has urged Nick Kyrgios to leave his controversial ways behind him and focus instead on realising his enormous potential.
The wrong kind of headlines have followed Kyrgios around during his career, culminating in his walking off court in a rage and defaulting at the Italian Open last week.
Kyrgios has been described as ‘box office’ for the drama that tends to follow him around, but Henman wants to see a lot more from him.
“I think when you look at Kyrgios, first and foremost you’re looking at him as a player,” Henman is quoted to have said by Metro.
“The question it comes back to is: what is success? How do you quantify success?
“It’s very easy in sport to look at it as winning and losing and that’s probably not the best way. I think the way you quantify it is maximising your potential.
“So is Nick Kyrgios maximising his potential? My opinion is no, he’s not.
😱(🎥@TennisTV ) #ibi19 pic.twitter.com/ku2wRVc7Lq
— doublefault28 (@doublefault28) May 16, 2019
“That’s, first and foremost, most disappointing for him but I think it’s also disappointing for tennis. I think there is a character but there’s an enormous talent.
“I want to see him get his head down and concentrate on what he’s doing and then play the tennis he’s capable of more often.
“He’s a great player,” Henman added. “There’s very few [who can reach that level]. He should be winning tournaments and challenging for the majors.”
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
More from Tennis365:
-
-
Judy Murray EXCLUSIVE: Women’s tennis needs to replace outgoing superstars
-
Jamie Murray gives Andy Murray fitness update and rules out Wimbledon doubles pairing
-
Lleyton Hewitt impressed by ‘unbelievable atmosphere’ of new look Wimbledon No.1 Court
-
The 2019 French Open: When is it, who are the defending champions, the draw, TV channel, prize money
-
FEATURE: Meet Roy Erskine, Andy Murray’s grandfather and former professional footballer
-
Latest
-
ATP Tour
Carlos Alcaraz keen to play Novak Djokovic at his peak – ‘When he’s 100 percent, he’s the best’
Who is the best player at the moment? Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic?
-
ATP Tour
Christopher Eubanks to surge up ATP Rankings as stars like Jamie Foxx line up to congratulate him
Christopher Eubanks is enjoying a dream run in Miami.
-
ATP Tour
Daniil Medvedev ‘laid down for five hours, just relaxed’ due to rain delay
Daniil Medvedev was up way past his bedtime on Tuesday in Miami.
-
Tennis News
Jannik Sinner ‘has everything to become No 1 in the world’
Darren Cahill highlights some areas that Jannik Sinner needs to improve.
-
WTA Tour
Jessica Pegula saves match points to beat ‘fearless’ Anastasia Potapova, up next the in-form Elena Rybakina
Jessica Pegula sets up Elena Rybakina showdown in Miami.
-
ATP Tour
Stefanos Tsitsipas slams ‘pretty bad’ ATP rule after being ‘forced’ to play while injured in Indian Wells
Stefanos Tsitsipas unimpressed by ATP rules.
-
ATP Tour
Mystery over Carlos Alcaraz post match message is resolved
The mystery over Carlos Alcaraz’s post-match message has been cleared up.
-
WTA Tour
Bianca Andreescu issues update after horror injury at Miami Open
Bianca Andreescu has issued an update on her condition.
-
WTA Tour
Naomi Osaka backs herself to return and win a Grand Slam
Naomi Osaka will be back and wants to win another Grand Slam.
-
ATP Tour
Watch: Andrey Rublev moved by heartfelt fan message
Andrey Rublev says he wants to hug fan after reading an emotional message.