Nick Kyrgios has secured a commentary position with TNT Sports for this weekend's Wimbledon singles finals, despite being excluded from the BBC's coverage this year.
The Australian will provide "watchalong" punditry alongside former British number one Dan Evans for both the men's and women's championship matches.
TNT Sports confirmed the appointment on Monday, with the broadcaster promoting it as an "alternative viewing experience" for subscribers.
The coverage will be available on both TNT Sports and Discovery+, with Craig Doyle fronting the studio presentation and Alastair Eykyn providing lead commentary.
Nick Kyrgios is missing from Wimbledon this year amid injury issuesPAKyrgios and Evans will be joined by American player CoCo Vandeweghe in the analyst lineup.
The BBC dropped Kyrgios from their commentary team this year following significant backlash over his inclusion in 2024.
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The decision came after criticism from MPs and the public regarding his presence on the panel, given that he had admitted to assaulting his former girlfriend Chiara Passari.
Kyrgios responded to his exclusion on social media, stating "I know I'm a great commentator" and adding "it's unfortunate but it's probably their loss more than mine".
He also took aim at the BBC's decision on X (formerly Twitter) after being replaced by American player Christopher Eubanks.
The Australian suggested the broadcaster had chosen "someone who hasn't beaten any of the Big 3 over him".
TNT Sports has positioned itself for fans who want a different approach to viewing the finals.
The rights to broadcast both singles finals have been held by TNT Sports since Eurosport was folded into their coverage.
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Nick Kyrgios recently said it was 'very strange' that he'd been snubbed by the BBCPAEurosport had possessed these rights since 2016, serving multiple markets beyond the UK.
The "watchalong" format has gained popularity with younger audiences in the multi-screening era.
YouTube influencers like Mark Goldbridge have pioneered this style, whilst Gary Neville has experimented with similar formats on his Overlap podcast platform.
The 30-year-old has been absent from competitive tennis since undergoing knee replacement surgery following his runner-up finish at Wimbledon 2022, where he lost to Novak Djokovic in the final.
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GETTYHe transitioned to commentary work in 2023 and featured on the BBC's panel last year alongside Tim Henman and John McEnroe.
This marks the third consecutive year Kyrgios has missed playing at SW19 due to knee and wrist injuries.
ESPN also overlooked him for their coverage this year, despite his appearance on their Australian Open panel.
Kyrgios was spotted in the Wimbledon crowds last week watching matches as a spectator.
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