Chris Evert believes in Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios the whimsical Australian (45^e world), semi-finalist in Stuttgart and Halle, found support in the person of Chris Evert. The American tennis legend, in remarks reported by Reuters, said: “I feel like since the Australian Open, where he won the doubles title and where he had that match with Medvedev (defeat in 4 sets at 2^e tour), something clicked in him, because lately, when I see him playing, he seems more committed to his game. Yes, he still sometimes argues with the referee, but it’s less frequent. He looks healthier and he seems to believe in himself now. When everyone was saying “Why isn’t this happening, he’s lazy” and criticizing Nick, I always said it would come at his pace. When he wants it, it will be entirely his… and it seems that time is getting closer. »