Chris Evert exclusive: No double hype among the stars because of Nick Kyrgios

Normally the doubles competitions have a hard time getting the same amount of attention as the singles competitions.

Nevertheless, it is not to be expected that more stars will compete in men’s doubles in the upcoming Grand Slam tournaments, eh Chris Evert in an exclusive interview with Eurosport explains: “Three to five sets are played in singles. Hardly anyone wants to compete in doubles anymore. Professionals whose priority is singles usually save their strength for it,” said the 18-time Grand Slam tournament winner .

In general, it is important for tennis to have players like Kyrgios. “Every time Nick plays, the ratings increase – whether in singles or doubles. He is a personality, fascinates and has a dynamic game,” the 67-year-old praises the world number 132.

Kyrgios shines at Indian Wells

After the early exit of Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev and the absence of Novak Djokovic, Kyrgios has become even more important as a crowd puller.

Reproducible. Kyrgios always “contributes a lot to a tournament,” emphasizes Evert. “He’s a showman and has edges. I think he attracts the younger generation of fans – and that’s great for the sport and what we need.”