Nick Kyrgios has boldly declared himself as having a higher tennis IQ than tennis greats Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray. Speaking on the Lets Trot Show, Kyrgios made his case while constructing his “ultimate tennis player” using seven attributes: serve, backhand, slice, speed, forehand, fitness, and intelligence.

Kyrgios’ Picks for the Ultimate Tennis Player

1. Serve: Kyrgios confidently chose himself.
2. Backhand: Novak Djokovic.
3. Slice: Roger Federer.
4. Speed: Alex De Minaur.
5. Forehand: Rafael Nadal.
6. Fitness: Rafael Nadal.
7. Tennis IQ: Kyrgios crowned himself, stating:
   

   “I don’t know if anyone in the history of tennis has made the final of Wimbledon without a coach. So for IQ, I’d probably take myself.”

Kyrgios was referring to his 2022 Wimbledon final appearance, where he competed without a coach and eventually lost to Novak Djokovic in four sets.

Kyrgios’ Return to Tennis

The 29-year-old Australian is preparing for a highly anticipated comeback in the 2025 Australian summer. After struggling with injuries over the last two years, including knee, foot, and wrist issues, Kyrgios aims to participate in January’s Australian Open.

He expressed optimism about his recovery, stating:

“One of the goals I had set was to be able to play during the Aussie summer, so I am excited that I get to start in Brisbane, one of my favourite tournaments.”

Djokovic and Murray’s Coaching Alliance

In related news, Novak Djokovic has joined forces with Andy Murray as his coach for the upcoming 2025 Australian Open. Djokovic endured a challenging 2024, marking his first year since 2017 without a Grand Slam victory due to injuries.