Rod Laver - Nick Kyrgios should be suspended

[Enceladus]

Laver provided interviewed for Australia's journals Sydney Morning Herald and The Age during US Open 2019.

"Whatever they have done hasn't worked so far, so maybe a suspension is the only answer," Laver told The Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday.

"I'm not sure he's learned anything from any of the things that have gone on."

"Nick is Nick, unfortunately," Laver said. "He could have been, or still could become, a world champion because of his serving ability, his game."

"But his brain gets in the way. He doesn't want to adhere to the conditions or the umpire."

Spoiler: Sources

'I'm not sure he's learned anything': Rod Laver calls for Nick Kyrgios ban - Times of India

Tennis News: Tennis great Rod Laver has called for Nick Kyrgios to be suspended from the ATP Tour over bad behaviour, saying his fellow Australian appears not to b

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Rod Laver calls for Nick Kyrgios ban from tennis

Nick Kyrgios is waiting on the result of two separate ATP investigations into his conduct.

www.express.co.uk

Rod Laver: Maybe a suspension is the only answer for 'entertainer' Nick Kyrgios - Tennis365

Rod Laver says a suspension could do Nick Kyrgios good, adding that the controversial Australian is "interfering with his own ability".

www.tennis365.com

 

[Backspin1183]

In b4 all 3 fans of Kyrgios come to defend him.

 

[NoleFam]

Laver says he should be suspended and he is going to play in the LC in a couple of weeks. Hmm. This may be an interesting exhibition after all.

 

[Third Serve]

Ouchie!

 

[CYGS]

Yes. Lets see if he dares to talk shiit about this legend.

 

[Third Serve]

In b4 all 3 fans of Kyrgios come to defend him.

At any rate, you've gotta wonder if one of those is an account made by Saint Nicholas himself!

 

[ADuck]

There's really no good argument that he shouldn't be suspended. His behavior doesn't compare to anyone else's on the tour.

 

[Standaa]

ye

 

[Shaolin]

In b4 all 3 fans of Kyrgios come to defend him.

I think he's great. Sue me.

 

[hipolymer]

Laver needs to go back in his turtle shell

 

[Nostradamus]

Laver provided interviewed for Australia's journals Sydney Morning Herald and The Age during US Open 2019.

"Whatever they have done hasn't worked so far, so maybe a suspension is the only answer," Laver told The Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday.

"I'm not sure he's learned anything from any of the things that have gone on."

"Nick is Nick, unfortunately," Laver said. "He could have been, or still could become, a world champion because of his serving ability, his game."

"But his brain gets in the way. He doesn't want to adhere to the conditions or the umpire."

Spoiler: Sources

'I'm not sure he's learned anything': Rod Laver calls for Nick Kyrgios ban - Times of India

Tennis News: Tennis great Rod Laver has called for Nick Kyrgios to be suspended from the ATP Tour over bad behaviour, saying his fellow Australian appears not to b

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Rod Laver calls for Nick Kyrgios ban from tennis

Nick Kyrgios is waiting on the result of two separate ATP investigations into his conduct.

www.express.co.uk

Rod Laver: Maybe a suspension is the only answer for 'entertainer' Nick Kyrgios - Tennis365

Rod Laver says a suspension could do Nick Kyrgios good, adding that the controversial Australian is "interfering with his own ability".

www.tennis365.com

will Laver ever coach Kyrios ? if asked

 

[Purplemonster]

Laver provided interviewed for Australia's journals Sydney Morning Herald and The Age during US Open 2019.

"Whatever they have done hasn't worked so far, so maybe a suspension is the only answer," Laver told The Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday.

"I'm not sure he's learned anything from any of the things that have gone on."

"Nick is Nick, unfortunately," Laver said. "He could have been, or still could become, a world champion because of his serving ability, his game."

"But his brain gets in the way. He doesn't want to adhere to the conditions or the umpire."

Spoiler: Sources

'I'm not sure he's learned anything': Rod Laver calls for Nick Kyrgios ban - Times of India

Tennis News: Tennis great Rod Laver has called for Nick Kyrgios to be suspended from the ATP Tour over bad behaviour, saying his fellow Australian appears not to b

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Rod Laver calls for Nick Kyrgios ban from tennis

Nick Kyrgios is waiting on the result of two separate ATP investigations into his conduct.

www.express.co.uk

Rod Laver: Maybe a suspension is the only answer for 'entertainer' Nick Kyrgios - Tennis365

Rod Laver says a suspension could do Nick Kyrgios good, adding that the controversial Australian is "interfering with his own ability".

www.tennis365.com

Rod Laver is spot on, not because of who he is but more so that it is completely logical. Kyrgios is a disrespectful person. Minimum 1 year suspension with a further $250,000 fine on top of it. Hopefully that will put an end to his atrocious behaviour or better still force him out of the game.

 

[Sport]

In b4 all 3 fans of Kyrgios come to defend him.

B4? Nice move. My turn. Queen to F7. Checkmate. Eat that dear Carlsen hater!!

Opps wrong forum.

 

[fhdowntheline]

While not being a fan of NK's behaviour, it isn't anything worse than what Serena has done, at least twice in the same major. Agreed it cost her the matches eventually, but nothing more than that. By that yardstick, she should also have been suspended especially after that Clijsters match.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Rod, Daniil has something to tell you.

 

[True Fanerer]

Maybe Laver is giving a final warning here of sorts. Nick can still be entertaining without crossing the line if he just tried harder. Hate to see him get banned.

 

[stingstang]

So ban the only non big 3 player the general public has any interest in when the big 3 are reaching the end of their careers. There's a winning strategy.

 

[CYGS]

So ban the only non big 3 player the general public has any interest in when the big 3 are reaching the end of their careers. There's a winning strategy.

Filtering out morons is good for tennis.

 

[el sergento]

So ban the only non big 3 player the general public has any interest in when the big 3 are reaching the end of their careers. There's a winning strategy.

This.

I saw some pretty promising juniors practice today and guess what I saw: they were throwing in under arm drop serves during regular practice.

Nick the tantrum ejaculating dick is having an impact.

 

[stingstang]

Banning someone who can fill a stadium and get tv ratings would be moronic. Some other sports have to stage the controversy he creates. Tennis is sleepwalking towards a cliff edge, when fedal retire it's freefall time.

Guess laver would have wanted McEnroe / Connors banned back in the day, that would have been a smart move too...

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Filtering out morons is good for tennis.

I agree.

 

[Tshooter]

He won't even be banned from Laver Cup.

 

[Tshooter]

Maybe Laver is giving a final warning here of sorts...

 

[Rafa24]

Guess laver would have wanted McEnroe / Connors banned back in the day, that would have been a smart move too...

difference is mcenroe and connors were good and won slams. if nick being as complete loser and trashing tennis in general is good for the sport then there isn't much hope for the sport at all. if he were a winner it would be different, i wouldn't like him still but getting attention and prime time matches would be deserved.

 

[Tshooter]

In b4 all 3 fans of Kyrgios come to defend him.

He was one of the biggest draws at the 2019 USO. I bet he draws even bigger at the 2010 A.O. How many are fans I have no clue but he puts bodies in seats and most of the tour can't do that.

It's not only USO. Mark Ein spent his appearance budget on Nick not Zed.

 

[dunlop_fort_knox]

rod laver: nick is soooo talented.

In b4 all 3 fans of Kyrgios come to defend him.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

difference is mcenroe and connors were good and won slams. if nick being as complete loser and trashing tennis in general is good for the sport then there isn't much hope for the sport at all. if he were a winner it would be different, i wouldn't like him still but getting attention and prime time matches would be deserved.

So, the win or the loss reverts your moral compass? Good to hear what sort of people are judging St Nick.

 

[Tennease]

Let the One on One showdown begins...

Psycho Nicko vs Rodney Rocket

Rod Laver Arena
00:00 GMT+10
25 December 2019

Best of 20 sets.

Entertainment by AC/DC, Eminem, Death, Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, Morbid Angel, Susan Boyle,
ABBA, The Seekers, Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Wiggles.

Hurry up, tickets limited.

 

[Tshooter]

rod laver: he is soooo talented.

So is Gilles Simon !

 

[Raul_SJ]

Laver is just trying to hype and sell tickets to the Laver Cup.
Fitting that Kyrgios is appearing there. That entire phony lame cringe event should be banned.

 

[Rafa24]

So, the win or the loss reverts your moral compass? Good to hear what sort of people are judging St Nick.

no, i'm saying he is playing tennis. if he is good? show him. if he's not good don't make him prime time matchup because of his antics. this is tennis not WWE.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

Yes. Lets see if he dares to talk shiit about this legend.

Djokovic is on mah miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiind all the tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

no, i'm saying he is playing tennis. if he is good? show him. if he's not good don't make him prime time matchup because of his antics. this is tennis not WWE.

You don't know what you are arguing. Now you switched from "ban him, he is bad for the sport" to "he doesn't deserve prime time".

 

[Meles]

Laver provided interviewed for Australia's journals Sydney Morning Herald and The Age during US Open 2019.

"Whatever they have done hasn't worked so far, so maybe a suspension is the only answer," Laver told The Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday.

"I'm not sure he's learned anything from any of the things that have gone on."

"Nick is Nick, unfortunately," Laver said. "He could have been, or still could become, a world champion because of his serving ability, his game."

"But his brain gets in the way. He doesn't want to adhere to the conditions or the umpire."

Spoiler: Sources

'I'm not sure he's learned anything': Rod Laver calls for Nick Kyrgios ban - Times of India

Tennis News: Tennis great Rod Laver has called for Nick Kyrgios to be suspended from the ATP Tour over bad behaviour, saying his fellow Australian appears not to b

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Rod Laver calls for Nick Kyrgios ban from tennis

Nick Kyrgios is waiting on the result of two separate ATP investigations into his conduct.

www.express.co.uk

Rod Laver: Maybe a suspension is the only answer for 'entertainer' Nick Kyrgios - Tennis365

Rod Laver says a suspension could do Nick Kyrgios good, adding that the controversial Australian is "interfering with his own ability".

www.tennis365.com

“Same **** everyday man. people need to stay in their lane,” St. Nick

Kyrgios is this oddity who plays the Big 3 well enough (not Murray by the way), but has a weak return game. All of Laver's discipline in the world will not change this reality. He's just a really fun to watch servebot who at his best can return 2nd serve a whole lot better than your average servebot. (First serve return of Kyrgios is uniquely awful.)

I think Kyrgios got a pretty clear message when he was fined over $110k for one match. That was well done and necessary and hopefully averts a scenario (another incident this year) where suspension is necessary.

Laver Cup is ATP event so he won't be suspended until he does something after this.

Come to think of it if Kyrgios passes the test at Laver Cup, maybe coaching during match would be a good thing for him. It certainly might be even more entertaining.

 

[junior74]

I agree.

Doesn't matter, because Novak is a champion and champions can do what they want.

Kyrgios beating Rafa in Acapulco is one of the most deserved victories I can remember, because Rafa put on so much gamesmanship to try and put Kyrgios away. And Rafa get a lot of support afterwards. Some even thought Kyrgios was the unfair one for serving an underarm serve

 

[-snake-]

This overrated relic who's won all his slams against MUGS doesn't know what he's talking about.

 

[Tennisbg]

Filtering out morons is good for tennis.

I like the word "filtering". GOAT comment from you.

 

[Fedinkum]

I am not a fan of Kyrios' tennis but I envy his ability to troll the establishment of Tennis Australia. I hate those circle jerks from the "Aussie Boys" clan.

 

[big ted]

there was similar talk with Mac in the 80s.. ban him for a year some said... And the question became who's bigger.. the players or the tour?? when they started the atp tour in 1990 that's when the tour became bigger, and they defaulted Mac at the AO. so which is bigger in 2019? it seems to have regressed back to the players running the show again...

 

[oldmanfan]

Maybe Laver is giving a final warning here of sorts. Nick can still be entertaining without crossing the line if he just tried harder. Hate to see him get banned.

Nick is an odd one. His serve alone is as good or better than Raonic, and uninjured Raonic did so well. Add to that the rest of Nick's game, and it will net him way more than Raonic has done. Nick could win slams, especially in current day tour, but he simply refuses to care, always finding some trifling matter to focus on. Le Sigh.

 

[OhYes]

Australians are fed up with Nick and embarrassed.

 

[kevin qmto]

I think he's great. Sue me.

Yeah Marcelo Rios was a great player too but he was just as much a jerk as Kyrgios on the court.

Except Rios made a slam final and was world no. 1, something Nick will never be.

 

[Red Rick]

ye

 

[goldenboot]

Australians are fed up with Nick and embarrassed.

We are. He's got so much natural talent that other players would love, but has zero focus and no respect

 

[Azure]

I hear that Nick is super popular on this forum all the time. Is it really true? Every time I think he is popular is when he plays a high profile opponent. Any metric for this?

 

[True Fanerer]

You think it's just for show?

 

[Standaa]

do you like what you see?

 

[Red Rick]

do you like what you see?

 

[Powderwombat]

In b4 all 3 fans of Kyrgios come to defend him.

Kyrgios is the most popular tennis player outside of the big 3 mate.

 

[ArcspacE]

Laver provided interviewed for Australia's journals Sydney Morning Herald and The Age during US Open 2019.

"Whatever they have done hasn't worked so far, so maybe a suspension is the only answer," Laver told The Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday.

"I'm not sure he's learned anything from any of the things that have gone on."

"Nick is Nick, unfortunately," Laver said. "He could have been, or still could become, a world champion because of his serving ability, his game."

"But his brain gets in the way. He doesn't want to adhere to the conditions or the umpire."

Spoiler: Sources

'I'm not sure he's learned anything': Rod Laver calls for Nick Kyrgios ban - Times of India

Tennis News: Tennis great Rod Laver has called for Nick Kyrgios to be suspended from the ATP Tour over bad behaviour, saying his fellow Australian appears not to b

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Rod Laver calls for Nick Kyrgios ban from tennis

Nick Kyrgios is waiting on the result of two separate ATP investigations into his conduct.

www.express.co.uk

Rod Laver: Maybe a suspension is the only answer for 'entertainer' Nick Kyrgios - Tennis365

Rod Laver says a suspension could do Nick Kyrgios good, adding that the controversial Australian is "interfering with his own ability".

www.tennis365.com

Move over, old man - your time of relevance has long passed

Nick is good for the viewing numbers - deal with it