The Louis Theroux Podcast S3 EP6: Nick Kyrgios discusses his love/hate relationship with tennis, mental health battles and conspiracy theories
Oct 29, 2024
In this captivating conversation, Nick Kyrgios, the dynamic Australian tennis player known for his outspoken personality, opens up about his tumultuous love/hate relationship with tennis. He candidly discusses his mental health struggles, including a dark period in 2019, and the role of his support network in his recovery. Nick also dives into quirky conspiracy theories, shares insights on the challenges facing tennis, and reflects on his unique style on and off the court, revealing the complexities of fame and personal branding.
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Personality Sells Tennis
- Nick argues tennis punishes visible personality because the sport's culture expects restraint and sameness.
- He says showing unpredictability and emotion is what sells tickets and keeps sport engaging.
Grow Tennis By Showing Players' Lives
- Make tennis more accessible by showing players' lives and struggles to widen the fan base beyond Grand Slams.
- Use deeper broadcast access and storytelling to grow interest in weekly tournaments.
Fined For Trash-Talk
- At the 2015 Rogers Cup Nick loudly taunted Stan Wawrinka during a changeover and was fined $10,000, though he won the match.
- He describes it as routine trash-talk that boiled over when Wawrinka tried to intimidate him.
