NICK KYRGIOS has been axed from the BBC’s coverage of Wimbledon for 2025, according to reports.
It comes after his appointment to the broadcaster’s team for the event last year sparked uproar.
Roughly a year earlier, the Australian tennis star had admitted to assaulting an ex-girlfriend.
And according to The Telegraph, the outspoken star will not be part of the BBC’s coverage of the Grand Slam tournament this year.
The 30-year-old had been hoping to play in the tournament for the first time since losing the 2022 final to Novak Djokovic.
However, the tennis bad boy confirmed he would not be appearing because of a recurring injury.
Taking to Instagram, he said: “Just wanted to give everyone a quick update – l’ve hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately won’t make it back for grass season this year.
“I know how much you’ve all been looking forward to seeing me out there, and I’m genuinely sorry to disappoint.
“This is just a bump in the road though, and I’m already working hard to get back stronger than ever.
“Thank you for all your continued support – it means everything to me. See you soon!”
In fact, he will also not fulfil a punditry role on American broadcaster ESPN.
Kyrgios has worked with ESPN for the last two years during the first slam of the year, the Australian Open.
His hiring by the BBC last year was met with criticism by senior MPs and women’s campaigners.
Caroline Nokes, the women and equalities committee chair, blasted that the broadcaster should “hang its head in shame” for the decision.
A BBC statement at the time said: “We are in no way condoning his cited previous actions or behaviours, on and off the court, and he is employed to share his views on tennis only.
“He has provided similar services to other major sports broadcasters in recent months.
“The legal process he was involved in has concluded, is well documented, and he has spoken about it publicly.”
Kyrgios admitted to assaulting an ex-girlfriend in February 2023.
However, a magistrate in Canberra, Australia, said the incident was “a single act of stupidity or frustration,” and spared him from getting a criminal record.
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