"There’s a reason why all of Nick’s matches are packed" - Fritz on Kyrgios

| by Evita Mueller

Taylor Fritz recently spoke about his career and opinions about certain on-court behaviours ad he discussed breaking racquets too.

The 2022 Indian Wells champion was asked about his opinion on breaking racquets during an interview with ClayTenis. Fritz stated that while he doesn't want to put anybody in danger, he sees why it may seem interesting to fans as he said:

"Here is how I see it: the younger fans, they like when people are being crazy. But there’s level to it," Fritz said during an interview with ClayTenis. "You can’t put anybody in danger, you can’t smack a ball into the audience, or throw a racket that might hit somebody."

"If you are smashing your racquet on the court and it doesn’t leave your hand and there is no people really close to you that might be affected by the flying broken pieces, I don’t see a problem with it. If your racquet company wants to fine you, that’s ok, but I just think the fans love that."

Fritz worried Netflix TV show could paint Kyrgios as a villain
Fritz worried Netflix TV show could paint Kyrgios as a villain

Discussing the obsession with things that are different in a relation with Nick Kyrgios, who is one of the most interesting players on the ATP Tour, the American said:

"There’s a reason why all of Nick’s (Kyrgios) matches are packed. At times, do some players go to far with it, of course I don’t want people acting insane, but I think in tennis we punish things the fans like. As a sport we need to be attracting a younger audience."

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