Djokovic on Kyrgios: What might have been

Novak Djokovic rarely minces words when it comes to talent and discipline in tennis. His recent comments about Nick Kyrgios have reignited one of the sport’s longest running debates.

Djokovic said Kyrgios has only about five percent of the discipline required for success. He added that with just thirty percent, he’d be firmly inside the Top 10.

He reminded fans that Kyrgios reached a Wimbledon final without a coach, without proper training, and without even warming up yet still managed to beat some of the best players in the world.

Fans are divided. Many agree with Djokovic. One wrote: “Never fully committed because he was afraid of failing while giving it everything.” . Another added: “The biggest wasted talent in tennis ever.” Deg…

Others argue Kyrgios never wanted to follow the traditional path. They say he brought excitement and unpredictability by playing on his own terms.

Djokovic’s words cut to the heart of the debate: Kyrgios had the weapons, but not the discipline. Wasted genius or free spirit, his legacy is set as one of tennis’s most fascinating and divisive figures.