Rising Australian tennis talent Dane Sweeny recently voiced his opinion on the media’s treatment of Nick Kyrgios, commending his compatriot for his impact on the sport.
Sweeny gained prominence after his debut in the main draw of the 2024 Australian Open, where he secured notable wins in the qualifying rounds before falling to Francisco Cerundolo in the first round.
During his recent appearance at the Bengaluru Open, Sweeny spoke exclusively with Sportskeeda about Kyrgios, acknowledging him as one of the “most talented” players in the current tennis landscape.
“Yeah, definitely. I think he is probably the most talented or one of the most talented right now. I don’t know him too much on a personal level, so really can’t say too much,” remarked Sweeny.
The 23-year-old further delved into the media’s portrayal of Kyrgios, suggesting that it often misses the mark, despite Kyrgios’s undeniable impact on garnering attention for the sport, whether through positive or negative means.
“I know the media likes to skew things. The judgement he gets from the media is never correct. So, I don’t have too much to say about him, but he is so good for the sport,” stated Sweeny. “Not many people can bring that much attention to the sport, good or bad.
At the end of the day, he is bringing attention to the sport, making it more renowned. So, that helps for sure and I hope to see him back on court soon,” he added.
