Nick Kyrgios: Revamped Davis Cup will become a massive sporting event

Nick Kyrgios has thrown his weight behind the Davis Cup overhaul, saying “the changes are good”.
The International Tennis Federation earlier this month approved the controversial plans to transform the team competition into a World Cup-style, week-long event featuring 18 nations.
It means the home and away ties will fall away as the tournament will take place at one location with the Spanish capital of Madrid pencilled in to host the inaugural event in 2019.
While many of the world’s top players have either expressed their outrage or kept mum about the changes, Kyrgios has come out in support of the new format.
“Obviously the home and away ties was the thing that made Davis Cup special,” he is quoted as saying in The Australian.
“I’ve had some unbelievable memories of Davis Cup at home and away. The (semi-final) tie I played at Belgium (last year) was one of the most difficult ties I’ve played in, but also one of the most fun.
“That’s not there anymore so it’s lost its kind of Davis Cup feel a bit, I think.”
He added: “I think the changes are good.
“Having a World Cup for tennis is a good idea. I definitely think it’s more entertaining for the crowd to have all the players in one place at one time.
“My feelings towards Davis Cup haven’t changed. I want to always play. I like being out there with my team and I love team events so I’ll always going to be looking forward to playing Davis Cup.
“It’s going to be a massive sporting event, which will be pretty cool.”
Latest
-
Tennis News
Roger Federer sends his fans into a frenzy with Twitter post ahead of his return to action
Roger Federer fans are counting down to his return to action in Doha next week and his tweet teasing his return instantly became a big hit.
-
Tennis News
Iga Swiatek’s perfect week as she claims her second WTA title
Iga Swiatek won her second career WTA title with victory over Belinda Bencic in the final of the Adelaide International.
-
News
Jamie Murray says quarantine threat on tour means players must be ready to adapt
The doubles specialist plans to travel to tournaments in Mexico and Miami next month without knowing what to expect on arrival.
-
Tennis News
Battle of the Brits event is back and this time with spectators
The Battle of the Brits events were a huge success during the Covid-19 crisis and now they are set to return with spectators.
-
Tennis Features
The only way is up for Naomi Osaka as she looks to replicate hard-court success on clay and grass
Oli Jefford on the world being Naomi Osaka’s oyster.
-
Kevin Palmer
Britain’s strength in depth in doubles highlights quality of structure
British tennis may be wondering who can replace Andy Murray, but they have a very different story to tell in the doubles arena.
-
Tennis News
Rafael Nadal pulls out of his next event due to ‘ongoing’ back problem
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ABN…
-
Tennis News
Lleyton Hewitt to be inducted into International Tennis Hall Of Fame
Former world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt is the latest player who will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
-
Tennis Features
Five of the best men’s matches at the Australian Open featuring Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Rafael Nadal, and more
The matches that made us sit up and take note.
-
Australian Open
Five of the best women’s matches at Australian Open featuring Naomi Osaka vs Garbine Muguruza, and more
Five of the best women’s singles matches at the 2021 Aus Open.