Is Nick Kyrgios the Most Talented Tennis Player Ever?

[@lucaspickering-nh1ou]

The fact of the matter is that he was too scared to work hard because if he worked hard and didn’t win he couldn’t hide behind any excuses.

[@sportslover2356]

The fact of the matter is that 'working hard' meant constant battling and working against the injuries that came with that huge serve and full-on shots. His body was battered before he was twenty and he was out with injury every few months.

[@sawgames8623]

@@sportslover2356 His injuries were mostly due to poor conditioning. Serving doesn't really break down the body if a player's mechanics are as sound as Kyrgios's. The wrist injury is another story and is probably due to the intense wrist action on his forehand more than his serve.

[@jakasmalakas]

He was never taught to channel his anger properly on the court. You can be taught this. He needed a father figure.

[@junie2203]

@@jakasmalakas worst take in the history of mankind

[@nt4081]

That is because he did not want to invest in a proper trainer and athletic expert . He never looked fit . Lmao . Excuses are abundant .

[@orthopraxis235]

I wanted to add. I believe very few people understand what it takes to be a top player, even a competitive futures player. I was in the mix decades ago, but I won't give my opinion, i'll give an example from someone else. Years ago one of my friends and I, along with his son, were spectating at the BNP Paribas open, a tournament where we both had played at least qualifying in different years. One of the others asked my friends son, who was still at the time in his mid 20s, had tremendous results as a top Division 1 player and budding professional before he elected to stop playing, "Do you miss it, do you miss being out on the tour playing?" And my friends son responded, "I don't miss it, because I know what it takes." My point is, most people commenting and criticizing players, essentially have no idea "what it takes" to be out there in competitive form. Even when young (early 20s or so) tennis hurts. The training, necessary sacrifice for proper rest, recovery, planning, travel, diet, financial comittment and/or sacrifice is a life dedication. Few people understand this. People may say, "well i work a job a career 40 50 hours a week...i know." I will say, maybe but, no you don't know. Top this off with rapidly varying finances and expenses. At your job, you are getting paid for your sacrifice. Tennis players outside the top 10 maybe top 30 do not make a solid living playing tennis, living and paying expenses of the business. The few tennis players we get to see on tour consistently have a special will to train and do that. For everyone else but the very top players it is a grind with uncertain financial future. The ones at the top are good, lucky, well funded, even then they are just one major injury away from finding another career. And: it always hurts, whether you are 18 or 38 or 58. Competitive tennis isn't easy even if it looks easy. So in my defense of Nick Kyrgios as NOT a wasted talent, there are 1000 more just like him, and ones not as talented but still able to play at that level, that we have never seen nor heard of because the road is just too tough for most to be a professional tennis player, and they bailed out well before they were even a household name.

[@Tennis_Served]

Great insight! Tennis definitely hurts at all ages when you train that much everyday. I have a lot of respect for anyone grinding the ITF circuit to make a living - it ain't easy! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Yogi-Megan]

I differ to your conclusion: I think many well read and learned people do know the grueling hours of professional tennis. It's not rocket science to find out what it takes and hours of training involved. And it's not just themselves but an entire team of specialist/ coaches (not forgetting stylist and public image marketing consultants !! etc that follows to make a great player, greater!! For me, he was a wasted of a talent. Yes, there are 1000's of other potential players out. many will and can train doubly hard but there is a limit to their abilities. There are many but only a few are naturally gifted and chosen. He was one of those.

[@orthopraxis235]

@@Yogi-Megan What do you mean by "know"? "Know" as in hearing about it? "Know" as in reading about it in a book? or "KNOW" as in actually doing it, being considered a professional, and walking that talk. You are referring to hearing about it or reading it. The truth is very few people "KNOW " those difficulties because you must DO them to know it. That's precisely why people see it as "wasted talent," like being on the tour is so friggin easy because you read a book about some experience, or you talk about pro tennis at your USTA league match, or your club, or your friend has a 14 year old that players junior tournaments. Your view is the problem with judgement, because people who have been taught like you and think like you believe that you understand an experience by reading about it in a book. True, it isn't rocket science to conceptually understand something, but to KNOW it you must have actually done it, expending physical effort and risking failure in the process. Basically you are calling him a wasted talent because you believe that because he appears to have some natural physical skill therefore he should automatically have all the other skills and talents that it takes to become a top professional tennis player. Because of your lack of experience of actually trying it and doing it, you fail to understand that there are other talents and skills necessary to be able to train at that level and deal with all the of the other issues that entails. Many super talented players, just like Nick Kyrgios, quit long before the pro level because they do not possess the ability to handle the rigors, pressures, whatever extra that takes to become a pro tennis player. Nick just quit at the very highest level, he didn't have that ability and it made him essentially miserable.

[@john3260]

​@@Yogi-MeganFound the 4.0 tennis player. 🫵😂

[@leglazer22-u8v]

@@Yogi-Megan You can't know how the road feels without driving on it. Only those those who've driven on it will truly know how grueling it is. Tennis is not like any other sport; basketball, soccer, football, baseball, all of these sports pay well if you can make it to the top. Even National leagues below the NBA pay quite well. Tennis on the other hand is extremely expensive, time consuming, and painful. It also doesn't pay well at all. I would say people consistently above top 50 make a good amount of money however for those trying to climb the ranks there is not much to be had.

[@galapalafala]

To say his talented is wasted doesnt get at the fact that he wasnt mentally strong, which is a talent by itself. He's not a waste of talent, he just didn't have the total package.

[@kmmm951]

I actually think he is NOT mentally strong. But strong-willed and ambitious, which is not the same. He clearly wants to win and wants his will - but the almost eerie mental force that you can see in Djokovic, Nadal, Sinner and the like is exactly what eludes him. Or maybe the difference is focus? Given these natural limitations, he achieved the best possible result.

[@Murmurrr]

Physical talent isn’t the only talent there is. Decision making, consistency, these are all things someone needs to develop. Some people have an ability to hone their craft through focus and dedication. That’s a talent to be able to do that.

[@ooops372]

I am not a Joker fan, but Nole has a strategy to be the GOAT. And he has the highest discipline ever. Nadal might be a great player but at the end he did not optimize his play in favour of his body health. Nole plans the ball. And if with a low probability the ball fails he does not run after it as Nadal used to.

[@강테니스-u1i]

@@ooops372 i agree with you 100%. And that's why i like nadal more than novak

[@ooops372]

@@강테니스-u1i Yes, every one who gives everything he has, is more loved than the cool calculating individual.

[@tobystamps6202]

that's called hard work bro

[@lum1notryc828]

​@@ooops372??? Novak doesnt give everythig he has? Dud u watch the olympicd

[@RobRossiFan]

his effortless quick no-prep serve motion is outstanding, like servobot

[@Tennis_Served]

Love his serve too. Toss is the same on tee and out wide. Actually incredible how good he is at serving. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@RobRossiFan]

@@Tennis_Served I miss Nick K. he is handsome and talented player he really deserves more tropheys after that Wim

[@worldview730]

His mouth is just as equal

[@nt4081]

Deserves more trophies ? Trophies are earned , not just given because you think they are deserved.

[@dc0407]

@@nt4081 shhhhhh you don't know what you are talking about.

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

Nick Kyrgios does have some Jonny Craig in him. Jonny Craig was without a doubt the most naturally talented singer in the alternative rock scene from 2006 to 2011, but his biggest enemy was himself and he never reached his true potential. He was The Weeknd before The Weeknd, but lacked the hardwork and sticktoitiveness to reach what was meant for him and his God given talent.

[@thebeat]

Jonny craig in slaves was amazing. Too bad about his addictions

[@abcxyz123]

Your comment made sense but then you added religion.

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

@@abcxyz123 I'm agnostic. God given talent isn't meant to be taken in the literal sense. I just meant insane natural talent.

[@heinzii7834]

My guess is they have undiagnosed male BPD or some type of nuerodivergent. So emotional, so charismatic, so fucking talented. That and the substance abuse, and rage issues but still knowing there is a person trying to do good but a slave to their emotions. Never thought I'd see Jonny Craigs name on a Kyrgios video. He was not the Weeknd before the Weeknd, they both just copied Michael Jackson and would both openly admit that.

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

@@heinzii7834 To be fair though, they both are light-mid tenors while Michael Jackson was a high tenor hence why I made the comparison between the two of them. Michael Jackson was likely a leggiero tenor while neither one of them come close to that category within their entire recorded range.

[@TheEnzedone]

Mental capacity of a 5 year old.

[@worldview730]

But more deadly

[@wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522]

@@worldview730 lol

[@kyojin_in]

Talented

[@iceescape]

He can play amazing on any given day, but he can't play high quality consistently. He uses his laziness as an excuse for why he loses, but he doesn't have the mental game to win day in and day out.

[@cecily3797]

I think he just focuses all his energy on key moments that make him stand out, when it runs out the frustration begins. In terms of a 400 m race, he would be the runner who starts first and seems to be the best, but he soon finds himself overtaken by everyone else

[@Tennis_Served]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@wolf-xf6hf]

At the end of the day Nick is mentally doing so much better than he was 5 years ago and even if he never wins a singles slam I think he’s made the right decision for himself in the long run.

[@Tennis_Served]

Love this! I'm glad his in a way better mental place. I think if he stays in tennis - he could have his best years ahead of him. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DaveRessler]

I’ll believe it when he can get through an entire tournament without a tantrum or meltdown the second things aren’t going his way.

[@worldview730]

If he were that right in his decisions then he should be more accomplished & settled?

[@wolf-xf6hf]

@@worldview730 no the whole point of my comment is that accomplishments do not matter as a measurement of success, how happy he is as a person is what matters. It doesnt matter if he could have one 30 grand slams and been the best tennis player of all time that wouldnt be a success if he was miserable.

[@wolf-xf6hf]

@@DaveRessler maybe he cant and maybe stepping away from tennis is the true accomplishment

[@jonepoint3658]

Working hard is a talent too you know

[@24Xesus]

Talent is being good without needing to work hard. Thus the making of this video

[@B..P..]

@@24Xesus You need both.....physical talent and the ambition to be the best. Nick lacks the ambition and he admitted he hates tennis.

[@sohailhines]

@@24Xesus agreed. Talent isn't enough. You need hard work - but your definition is spot on.

[@warriorson7979]

I'm pretty confident that Alcaraz and Sinner would both smoke Kyrgios 6-2 6-2 even on his best day....🤔😌

[@ZoiusGM]

Good vid. Imo the funniest moment in tennis is the bottle throw moment: 'I was trying to drink and it slipped out of my hand' 😂 Also in 5:52 what is he saying? Last thing, as others have said he probably only lacked the mental fortitude: in this case too, as well as Tsitsipas' case I would recommend meditation and mindfulness 😐.

[@djordjespasic2179]

His serve and forehand are probably the most wasted tennis talent ever.

[@Tennis_Served]

His serve is so deadly. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@synhet84]

His net game is unreal aswell...

[@djordjespasic2179]

@@synhet84 Agreed. Dropshots can sometimes be too. There are a few shown in the this video. It is truly, truly a shame - that Kyrgios has been born such a talent, yet it was all wasted due to his attitude.

[@Natnic]

Amazing video bro I enjoyed it heaps!

[@jasongoodman4930]

He hits one KZbin slap shot and f**ks up the other 10. 😂😂😂

[@Tennis_Served]

But man those slap shots are pretty hectic. Haha i see your point. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@arkine11]

It's too bad. He finally seemed to be taking tennis more seriously in 2022, and then he got injured and hasn't managed to return. Really wish he got a coach and improved his mentality so we could see some epic tennis with him.

[@chris_bc]

He didn't want to. The fear of failure overpowered any commitment to working hard. "If I work hard and still fail then...?"

[@KennethStrickland-k8d]

Every video of yours is pure gold!

[@Tennis_Served]

Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching and commenting. I'll keep doing my best to make more!

[@DianaNielsen-kf6wu]

Love Nick..who doesnt love drama on the courts..agree. Most talented...

[@kmmm951]

A slow, chubby child that is good at several ball sports and makes it to number 13 of the world ranking in tennis - what talent exactly is wasted? I hate his temper and share almost none of his opinions. But I admire what he has achieved, loves his contribution to the sport and sincerely hope that he finds happiness in this or another sport. There was a lot of uncertainty in his life which isn't even mentioned in the video. Let's hope we hear only good news of him and his wealth in the future.

[@Snackqueen10]

Super talented, didn't have the right support and mental health but he pulled through by putting himself around better people. Think his latest commentary role is refreshing for tennis, we need more of it. Great video!

[@Tennis_Served]

I hope he's in for a big 2025. Looks to be loving life off the court which helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@sportslover2356]

@@Tennis_Served This is one of the most balanced and intelligent videos I have even watched on Kyrgios. Everyone is out to get him! Don't know why.

[@imakimmy2]

@@sportslover2356 He is not a victim. He is the one who has wasted his talent by his immature and arrogant behavior.

[@nt4081]

I could actually do without it. I do not enjoy his commentary . Chris Eubanks is far better .

[@alberts2208]

He acts up only against lower rank players so he can pretend he doesn't care if he loses. It's a mental thing to walk out from pressure.

[@Tennis_Served]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@lukeskirenko]

Yep, and the hunched posture doing something similar. It used to be so extreme, it looked as if it would cause physical damage. It tries to convey that the not caring is an intrinsic part of his personality, that somehow being stooped is just his 'thing'.

[@sportslover2356]

@@lukeskirenko The hunched posture seems to do wonders for the fifth finest serve in the history of the sport.

[@nt4081]

How many titles does that add up to . Perhaps 1 doubles Major and maybe 3 others if that .

[@sportslover2356]

@@nt4081 one day someone will understand that numbers of titles and majors and finals are not what makes you the most riveting player on tour. People can't keep their eyes off him playing. Only a handful of players are like that.

[@zaneclone]

He's hugely gifted for sure... as was Fognini...

[@Eragorn2020]

Fognini reached top 10 in singles and doubles...

[@sohailhines]

Not a nick fan but there's no comparison between Nick and Fognini. The person I'd compare him with is Monfils. For one, both of these guys have the ability to fire missiles almost at will when they're on. The sheer athleticism that they sometimes display can seem to defy physics and laws of gravity. However all this is when they're ON - which isn't consistently the case.

[@tds7078]

Been saying this since 2014 when I first watched him. I’d say he’s the most talented player of all time but that doesn’t materialize anything GREAT necessarily. His career is clearly amazing in my opinion, 1 GS in doubles and a singles final is an amazing feat. He can literally choose when to hit a drop shot, winner or insane serve. I’d say, Federer, Monfils, Alcaraz, Serena, Tomic (I’m not joking) and Fognini and Paire are also the most naturally talented players.

[@Tennis_Served]

I watched Fognini live and man it was unbelievable how good he is when he doesn't bother to move. Thanks for watching and commenting! Big Osta is also a talent in my books!

[@NadaRafal]

With Paire’s forehand he cant be in those comparisons..

[@ZyroSugar]

Something more like Alcaraz, Federer, Nadal, Kyrgios

[@tds7078]

@@ZyroSugar Great list.

[@t14dann18]

His serve is very good. He clearly has a ton of feel and has a huge amount of talent on the serve! As for the rest Forehand: not much sign of talent, weird form, inconsistent, too wristy to handle significant pace and sprays balls too much Backhand: complete block shot, compare it to djokovic or alcaraz or sinner who can alter the spin a ton and hit huge angles, not much sign of talent (kinda the opposite) Movement: not a natural mover, heavy feet, large steps Volleys: LOTS of talent; you can tell he has great feel Basically, i'd put him in the lower 25% of talent in the top 25 players. I think his serve and the unpredictability of his game won him more matches than he probably should have won. I think Kyrios did about as well, maybe better, than his talent would suggest.

[@sportslover2356]

The wrist surgery was pretty severe. Might affect the serve permanently.

[@Tennis_Served]

His serve is one of the best on tour. I think his forehand is pretty complete. I agree on the backhand he can be a bit pushy with it and usually the side that gets taken advantage of. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@dc0407]

how do you write so much while being clueless about tennis? lower 25% in top 25 doesn't beat all of the big 3 as a rookie, show me another rookie who was able to. his serve is more than very good, in fact it was the best serve on tour for a bit. His forehand is very good, he could hit it heavy, or fast, or angled. His backhand complete block shot? this is where you should just stop typing. He was able to lean into the shot for winners and it even held up against Novak, who had the best bh on tour. It can be too flat, but in general it was a competent shot. Movement? he obviously doesn't train a lot but he is naturally explosive and pretty fast. Basically you are in the bottom 25% as far as observing tennis goes.

[@t14dann18]

@@dc0407 the results speak for themselves; he beat players at first because he’s unconventional (as I said before). Those big wins (at first) are why I said I think he did better than his talent would suggest

[@dc0407]

@@t14dann18you are full of shit. You don’t beat the big 3, every one of them, by just being unconventional. You must be blind, otherwise you wouldn’t miss those tonnes of winners he smashed past them. You only beat those legends by playing very high level, as they have seen all kind of players…they played thousands of matches since junior days. All greats had the same comment about him, “TALENTED”. you are an exception and the reason is that you are a couch potato while they know who they played against

[@jacksonalex2]

I still remember how Humbert had the grass season of his life, won a grass title and Kyrgios showed up after months directly to Wimbledon and beat him in Round 1. He oozez talent

[@Tennis_Served]

haha yeh big nick can really beat anyone on grass on any day - serve is unbelievable. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

He sure is talented, but to call him the most talented player the sport has ever seen is too much. His groundstrokes are not up to the level of the top players and he relies heavily on his serve to win.

[@doctrinehigh]

Amen

[@dc0407]

like so many amateurs here, you think technique is evidence of talent....guess what, with a flawed technique like Nick he could put together a way to beat all of the big 3 as a rookie, it shows that he had a lot of feel, anticipation and game IQ which you cannot teach to the average people....such as the couch writers here lol

[@Blue-ik8ij]

@@dc0407 He is just the giant killer. After beating them, he went on to lose easily in the next round, zero consistency.

[@dc0407]

@@Blue-ik8ijtakes a special talent to beat all big 3, that’s the point. Just a giant killer? Sounds like easy thing to do, maybe you can do it simp 😂

[@anwealde]

he likes to think so

[@astrahcat1212]

He has the maturity of a 14 year old, and is critical of other players, rude, creates scenes, I think he's bad for tennis honestly.

[@jordankartchner4090]

Great vid

[@Tennis_Served]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@Saaaaaaraaaaahhhh]

He plays for fun and without pressure

[@danielemoska1902]

No.

[@liambreen7217]

Great video. Has Nick said whether or not he's returning at some point this year?

[@i.m.nager123]

I think he is

[@mariacharalambous3368]

@@i.m.nager123 I Am Here For It. CAN NOT WAIT!!!

[@0ldMatty2]

Him, Marcelo Rios, & David Nalbandian were all crazy talented

[@darrylperry648]

Definitely, Marcelo Rios was just as crazy talented, also. 😅

[@bigwengz914]

@@darrylperry648 Nah but Safin was more talented than all these guys.

[@darrylperry648]

@@bigwengz914 Yes, Safin was talented also, but I believe he was referring to most talented players that never won a slam, and Safin did win 2.🤔

[@madgavin7568]

Safin as well, although Safin at least won a couple of Grand Slams.

[@0ldMatty2]

@@madgavin7568 Safin was incredible ✅

[@aarnoarnold1973]

One of the most talented, yes. Biggest wasted talent, yes. Such a shame.

[@Tennis_Served]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jwt-nu3ei]

My contention with these arguments is that they always assume the mental component is a given. Often, with guys like Nick, there's a mental deficiency / block, that's possibly not much more changeable than a deficiency in 'skill' (or propensity for skill development / 'talent'), if not physical characteristics (athleticism).

[@Anna-gt3gg]

No. He never achieved the mental balance, the most important aspect of tennis.

[@nathangrund7216]

Fingers crossed Nick. For the sake of the game it would be a tragedy not to see you play again.

[@Tennis_Served]

Hope so too - thanks for watching and commenting!

[@orthopraxis235]

Nick has not developed the skill that allows a top player to autopilot their talent deep into grand slams consistently. Bravo to his Wimbledon final. At our core we are all good men, Kyrgios is a good man who just didn't see it apparently in being a professional tennis player for a long time. I for one and grateful for watching his skills, but pro tennis as a career just wasn't his bag baby. I don't think there are many people who can develop the thick skin it takes to become a top professional tennis player. You can choose to do that, but I am speculating that Nick decided that if it wasn't fun he wasn't going to do it, and he's maybe doing some stuff now that is fun and he can be himself and doesn't have to reign in any natural behaviors in the process. Good on him. He tried, the man gave it his all, the wall requiring more mental control and suffering just wasn't one he was interested in climbing. I can respect that.

[@astrahcat1212]

1-6 versus older non-prime Federer, against 2006 Federer he would've gotten squashed.

[@bradleynugent9123]

2 of those went to a final set tiebreak

[@astrahcat1212]

@@bradleynugent9123 Yes because not prime Federer

[@moaningpheromones]

@@astrahcat1212 Being top 3 or 5 or 10 is a prime player. What was 2017 / 2018 RF? Chopped liver? Stop insulting the man. He got stronger opponents as the years went on - but you can't handle the truth. Denial is a hell of a drug.

[@nihilus1626]

@@astrahcat1212 but a double tiebreaker against a resurgent neo fed in 2017? laver cup 2017 and 2019? prime fed would probably beat prime nick but nick did well against neo fed which is the closest we'll ever get to prime fed.

[@jacksonalex2]

2006 Federer lost to a 18 year old Murray. Stop equating situations like a moron

[@NetGainsTennis]

I don’t like the word talented. I don’t think people give him credit for the amount of hard work he puts in, and although he says he is lazy, he has put in a lot of time. Maybe even far more mental energy than most. His mind and approach to tennis are his greatest weapons but also weaknesses. I relate a lot to him after watching his interviews(although I internalize emotion more). I think he actually cares sooo much that it is harder to try. Imagine being called the greatest talent, deciding to put in the most amount of work, and then failing. He’s mentioned the fear of failure in the past. I think the talk show was probably the best decision he could have made for himself. I hope he feels like he is valuable outside of his results now. It will give him the strength to practice and work harder. I don’t think anyone is truly lazy. The mind and the heart are just difficult instruments to control.

[@Tennis_Served]

Very deep insight here - I love it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@marksalafia8747]

Nick and Dustin both are Talented, but at this level Talent alone is not enough.

[@vesnavuckovic7467]

He is definitely in the top 5

[@Tennis_Served]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@user-zd7cc5xc1s]

Nick Kyrgios is a tennis prodidgy, but unfortunately his mentality wasn't there, and also sadly his mental health got in the way. I'm still hoping he will return with a bang. It seems like he wants to come back and give it one last crack and I'm here for it! 😊

[@Tennis_Served]

I hope so too. Always a really big threat on grass. I think he needs a bit more luck on hardcourt with the draw to do damage there. Still young so probably got 2-3 years at least, try to stay injury free and who knows he might just get one. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@sportslover2356]

@@Tennis_Served I don't think that wrist is up to serving seven matches in a row. Such a pity.

[@superMarwin12345]

talented means to be effortlessly good

[@erikm9768]

What happens at 0:25 ?

[@Tennis_Served]

Just decided to hit it on the full and out. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@chriswest8389]

Either him or Johan Crick( “as good as he wants to be”). Older still, Lee Hoad, the Aussie.

[@zeno4538]

He could have been a multitime slam winner

[@Tennis_Served]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@EldrickTW]

The most talented... in his dreams.

[@LionheartBeatz]

Discipline & hard work beat talent every time tho

[@meieran]

Tennis goes far beyond spectacular strokes. Mentality, discipline and self-control are equally essential. And he lacks them all. He will end up wasted, broke and schizophrenic in a couple as years. And he will be forgotten soon thereafter. Sad, but real.

[@iMorands]

Nick Keryohs

[@danaus8740]

No I'd go with Jo Wilfred, Gael, then Nick I can throw Grigor in too because there is a reason why Federer Nadal and Djokovic all won 20+ slams apiece is that they clowned way too much. Sampras getting 14 was supposed to be the standard because he had Agassi Becker Edberg and other players taking majors because they all cared.

[@meinsouza]

no he isnt, he's the biggest WASTE of a significant talent

[@koransmith]

The Mario Balotelli of Tennis

[@Aardvark3154]

Great video, but all the hype surrounding his crazy talent got to his head and i don't mean in a bad way. When the whole world thinks you have the potential to be the greatest of all time, the pressure to live up to the expectations are immense and you kinda have everything to lose if you try hard and don't meet expectations. there will be constant "what if i'm not as good as people think" thoughts. its exacerbated by the fact that he was unfit and thought he was the worst back when he was younger. This might be the reason why he doesn't try as hard as he could. Not saying he doesnt try hard, but he definitely could try harder in certain aspects and develop more mentally.

[@Tennis_Served]

Appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Aliceteacup]

Is he the most talented in the game? Depends on the game he is playing. He’s definitely the most talented at the game of trolling, but clearly not at tennis.

[@Tennis_Served]

Undoubtedly on the trolling! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@chinnudasi7389]

Best talent tennis has ever seen 💥🥳⚡

[@Tunainthebrine79]

He is amazing, but no where near the most talented. To be the most talented takes commitment. Not just for one or two seasons, but for a full career. Day in and day out. Ask Fed, Rafa and Djoker what it is to be talented and committed to the game.

[@moaningpheromones]

well they are men, nick is stuck as a teenager.

[@chris_bc]

I wouldn't say so, he ended up with the rankings and results that reflected exactly where his ceiling was. He didn't have the talent of mental fortitude which you could argue is one of the most important predictors of tennis success. Nick is completely inept upstairs. We could create top 10 lists of the best serves, forehands, backhands, volleys, and on court movement and his name wouldn't appear on any of them. One lucky draw doesn't make "the most talented player ever." You trying to tell me he's more talented than any of the big 3?

[@Tennis_Served]

It's definitely hard being in the spotlight so young! Loved his Wimby run - hoping he can replicate when his healthy again. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@chee_wai]

I think people should stop calling him wasted talent. People are who they are. With Kyrgios, you get the antics with the talent. You don't get the talent if you don't want the antics. Like a V12 supercar, it uses a lot of petrol with the power. You're never going to see a Kyrgios that's calm and dedicated.

[@Tennis_Served]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@nt4081]

Yes , so that is why he will never be a great talent . Have to take your job , or craft seriously . I guess he will be in a hall of fame for winning 1 doubles major who cares . The major talents from his generation will have a minimum of 20 slams when they are done . He is the lesser talent .

[@dejantetickovic4478]

No!

[@JavierGonzalez-w1o]

Talent Scale : Marcelo Rios, David Nalbandian, Roger Federer > Everyone Else.

[@dominicm255]

Nick is awesome. Amazing talent. Respect for a real person.

[@abcxyz123]

Nobody knows. If he could implement a stronger mentality from young age, he wouldn't be the player he was. He'd be totally different and maybe nothing came to fruition as much.

[@Bacat4321]

Really is a wasted talent. He just wants to be a clown rather than be the best and truly inspire people to the sport.

[@TELLmeWAYyouWANNAgo]

AFTER DJOKOVIC HE IS ONE OF MY PREFERED GUYS !!!!

[@zadorerno5941]

People are making myth about him. He was especially talented, successful but many times failed and playd average compared to the top ten among whom had never managed to get.

[@brianlawler6762]

He was a top four all time talent- but didnt go about things the right way until 2022.

[@Tennis_Served]

Yeh hopefully he can comeback to that 2022 form especially on grass he will get a real good chance at Wimbledon. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mathieum7203]

Kyrgios is what a pre 2003 Federer that would never have gotten his shit together would look like, Talent doesnt do everything, Fed had discipline on top of that, Kyrgios doesnt

[@glutamin111]

Perhaps the most physically talented was Nick but not the most overall talented. David Nalbandian had the same soft hands but also a chess grandmaster-like mind for tennis moves & decisions yet he still never won a slam because it requires a full package to be consistently at the top

[@AisWills-vw3jk]

Nick is a phenomenally gifted natural talent but he has wasted that

[@cossav2560]

I think if you ask 100 ATP players to chose one ability from any other player most would chose something from Nick. Serve (duh) Back hand Slap forehand

[@zokkostenniszone3282]

Disagree, the serve and FH over Fed ? No doubt NIck is vey talented but most of it is potential only, Fed OTOH has done it all, his weapons are tried and trusted on the highest level ever

[@echochamber1234]

@@zokkostenniszone3282 in his prime, fed's forehand was the greatest ever, but it sort of became a liability later in his career.

[@zokkostenniszone3282]

@@echochamber1234 nonsense.

[@echochamber1234]

​@@zokkostenniszone3282 I'm guessing you never actually watch tennis

[@zokkostenniszone3282]

@@echochamber1234 I'm guessing you never actually played tennis haaaaaa !

[@gast128]

Reminds me a bit of Ivanisevic. Big talent with tantrums which could destroy his game.

[@Tennis_Served]

Haha Yep Ivanisevic had that hot head too. Surprisingly so calm as Novak's coach. Similar in a way to how Nick is as a commentator, quite calm. Tennis brings out a different side of people. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@DaveRessler]

Wasn’t good enough play the sport he wanted (Basketball) but was amazing at a sport he didn’t love (tennis) so he self-destructed in real time over the last decade. He wanted Jordon levels of adoration he was never going to get from tennis so he basically didn’t try to succeed.

[@bigrobsydney]

I don't care or pay attention to what commentators say. What I KNOW, is that he has more talent in his pinky, than most players have point blank. I support pretty much ALL the players by the way, but Nick in particular, because he is just so damned entertaining to watch. Whenever he's on court, you just wonder what is going to happen. And when he's on fire, just sit back and enjoy the ride, because it will mesmerize. Nick Kyrgios in full flight is truly a wonder to behold, and I have loved watching him destroy players at will.

[@ntnnot]

No. Not the most talented player. The flashy style gets confused with utmost talent. A servebot with a good FH and great touch. Less talented movement wise and the BH is not exemplary either. Someone with more natural talent would've come up with a better BH. Movement wise his body i.e. natural born talent is simply not ideal. Lastly, mental faculties are also talents. An area where Nick lacks a great amount.

[@philforde5871]

Alcaraz has more talent in his kittle finger.

[@james2578]

The most talented player ever. Am trying to work out the formula of why he doesn't win.

[@juleschebino5107]

no

[@petesampras2611]

Nick is not an enigma. He's not a 'wasted talent'. He's the guy who never studied for exams in school, then failed those exams, but always said "If I studied, I'd get all A's." That's it. That's him. He is no more talented than any of the other top 100 players. He hasn't won shit. No one will remember him in 5 years. People compare him to McEnroe, but McEnroe was a winner. This guy isn't.

[@TrevorBlaylock-p6b]

I don’t know if I’d say he failed his exams. #13 in the world? Wimbledon final?

[@sportslover2356]

You copied and pasted that from so many other sites. Try to be original. Have a look at some of his podcasts. They tell it like it really is. Failure is not winning a slam in the era of the big three. Success is being a fantastic show at the other end of the court every time they did.

[@lum345gh]

He is definitely an enigma. You are probably just biased because you don’t like him. I also hate how he acts but can admit he is a one of a kind player

[@worldview730]

Born mad & untamed 💪💪💪💪💪💪😎😎

[@Tennis_Served]

Very much so - Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@orientalwoodworks]

Kyrios could’ve been the goat! He had the serve, the forehand, the back hand, the drop shot, the valley, the overhead, etc. He just never put in the work and couldn’t get control of his mental game. I still hope he comes back and wins a couple slams though.

[@synhet84]

He said many times that putting the work like a Nadal for exemple would drive him crazy and affect his mental health. He would eventually hate the sport if he was like that. He just enjoy the game more than winning big titles like Bublik nowadays. and i respect that, although i would like for him to get ONE big title atleast...

[@Tennis_Served]

Still time - I think his super dangerous at Wimbledon especially if Novak retires or age catches up (not sure if it will). I think if he gets one slam, media narrative will change entirely. Seems a lot calmer nowadays so hopefully he can do it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@abcxyz123]

No. If he could implement that mentality, he wouldn't be the player he was. He'd be totally different and maybe nothing came to fruition as much.

[@e.g_99]

The Balotelli of tennis

[@Tennis_Served]

Why always me? Love Balo at Man City back in the day. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@kutayfunk]

I am the most wasted talented player because I never thought about going pro.

[@verybrd]

Gosh golly, we all knew he had talent. But i have to be honest, nobody plays like him and i am afraid, i am never going to see someone hit a tennis ball so casually indifferent, like Nick.

[@Grinnyt5]

No, he has a great serve but his groundstrokes are too passive

[@altruism8637]

if he wasnt a good talented tennis player nobody would tolerate him. Hes says some masty words to players that dont deserve it

[@lalithdealwis4610]

Talented, no doubt but not most talented. There are at least 20 I could name who are more talented. The point is that talent is not a fixed component. Talent grows and sharpens. A player may be born with talent, and that often is generic or inherited, but it develops as it is employed. As such, a player who would be assessed as being talented today, may be assessed as being even more talented in 2 years' time, - though there is a clear difference between being skilled and being talented. Skills come through hard work and training. Talents are displayed more as instinctive acts and reactions. They add an extra sharpness to skill.

[@djk5336]

Federer was the most talented which did not go to waste luckily. Kyrgios's talent in second place

[@Tennis_Served]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jonm2522]

Such a shame he could have won so many slams but his head was in the wrong place now he's doing interviews and other stuff with famous celebrities

[@sportslover2356]

He has a rare talent for getting celebrities and sportsersons to talk honestly about themselves. Listen to some of his podcasts. You might learn something. Much more than the avenging monsters the media were when they attacked him after a match.

[@Justin-r7u2p]

It's not a great topic of discussion because in tennis, developing your game through training outweighs natural talent...

[@Yogi-Megan]

Pre- Note: Like Nick, I'm an Australian of different nationality decent and even I hated the guy and his overall attitude. Everyone has a sob story and there are no justifications for his appalling behaviour on and off court. With particular reference to his on-court dramas and dummy spits. A spoilt entitled shit head I can easily concluded, with multiple sob stories to boot. But credit must be given when credit is due! Yep, I remember watching that game and several others. And agree that he would have been a world champion if he had the right people around him. He was an absolute menace both in forehand and backhand. His physique and young age and athletics would have made him one of the all-time greats. carrying on where Novak would have retired early. His special ability was in the way that he was able to use his wrist and arms combined to make perhaps one of the most powerful returns that I have seen. And that's in comparison with the top 3 players that ever gathered in history of tennis. Such a gathering would probably not happen again. It was his powerful flick of the wrist action/motion that set him apart from the other greats. His speed in his returns look effortless, not even a huff of energy expensed. His agility, youth, stamina and natural talents would have made him a top player to be recognised. He was indeed a talent gone begging!! Wrong people wrong timing.... Absolute waste of natural talent.

[@JinHwang]

No, I think he is a better commentator then John Mac. Although sometimes, he does say too much what he said about, Sinner.

[@Tennis_Served]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@AC-wl7ve]

kygrios is a great talent, but come on, not even close to roger in terms of raw talent.

[@nt4081]

I agree , what had Kyrios done that has shown such talent . He won a Grand Slam in doubles … who cares . Carlos has either 2 or 3 in singles . Much harder to do.Before his injuries, he had very few wins. I put him in the same category with Gael Mofis . Talent that does not translate to actual titles. Monfils a more likeable guy , I must say.

[@AC-wl7ve]

@@nt4081 I think what they’re trying to say is if he put in the effort he would have the potential to be the best, but Roger is just the epitome of pure skill imo. For me Roger is the bench mark of any athlete who just shows unbelievable raw talent. As a hockey fan I would compare Pavel datsyuk to federer. Not the greatest player of all time, but his pure skill and silkiness was just off the charts, I’d even heard hockey commentators compare him to federer at times lol.

[@lalithdealwis4610]

@@nt4081 Raw talent does not necessarily mean the same as results. If results equal raw talent, then Novak Djokovic would be the most talented tennis player. He isn't. He is the most hard working. Also, probably, the most learned and, possibly, the most intelligent. I don't think Kyrgios is the most talented but your argument is not valid.

[@Steffne2743]

Not to mention McEnroe.

[@yomismo74]

In my opinion he is simply one of the mostvoverrated players ever. Is he talented? Yes, he is but he is far from being as good as he thinks he is. Without his incredible serve he is basically Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (but Alejandro has a better backhand)

[@Tennis_Served]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Nick's backhand can be broken down I agree! ADF is very talent no doubt - thought he would be more consistent but lacks aggression in his game at the right times at the moment.

[@dc0407]

so you know how good he thinks he is? come on show us the evidence you know what he thinks. I think you really don't know but your mouth is too big with a brain too small. who makes assessment of a player based on assumption? like without his serve!!! players don't get a chance to have a free upgrade or downgrade, they are what they are. Saying Nick without his serve is like saying Nadal without his forehand, Novak without his return or backhand, just STUPID. where would Nadal or Novak rank then? nonsense.

[@gevsjan8012]

There has never been more talented player than Roger

[@mjb6446]

Agreed. People confuse talent with statistics. Djokovic has won more slams, but that does not mean he is the more talented player. There are so many other factors that go into why some more talented players win fewer tournaments than their less talented counterparts.

[@GldnkidDJ]

Agreed. Roger made tennis looking effortless and he glided like silk across the court and then…BOOM unleashes fury from EITHER his backhand or forehand at will.

[@user-zd7cc5xc1s]

Did you guys even watch his documentary?! He said everyone thinks I'm a naturally beautiful player, but I had to work hard to look like a beautiful player. Nick is a naturally gifted player, it's obvious because he was so lazy in his preparation. He would go out late and drink the night before his matches. He didn't take tennis seriously. So yes I do consider him the most talented and naturally gifted player.

[@madgavin7568]

I'd wager Marat Safin and David Nalbandian were more naturally talented than Roger. Those guys playing at their best could beat the best Tennis players in the world playing at their best. To give some examples Safin beat Sampras to win the 2000 USO and Hewitt and Federer to win the 2005 AO while Nalbandian beat the Big 3 in a row to win the 2007 Madrid Open. However they lacked the consistency and mentality that the Big 3 had, which consequently made them underachievers with rare flashes of brilliance, and some of the biggest wastes of talent in Tennis history.

[@cromlife]

Players who are talented but are not legendary players are players like Monfils and Safin... Kyrgios is just a player who breaks rackets and gets fined.

[@Tennis_Served]

Both Monfils and Safin were super talented and legendary (both hall of famers in my book). Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@mrroygaskin6046]

NO HE ISNT!!! Nonsense! Leave the man alone.

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

Federer is clearly the most talented player of all-time. Capable of hitting "Tweenie" winners in a US Open semi or half volleying 1st serve returns and charging the net. (Saber) Nick lacks the baseline game to be considered in that class.

[@Tennis_Served]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@anseinueseima408]

Talented, but 3 year old mindset.