It's Now or Never for Nick Kyrigos

At the tender age of 20, Nick Kyrgios' act has already worn thin enough to alienate the large majority of planet Earth, but most folks still chalk up the talented Aussie's antics to youth and immaturity.  At least they did until Montreal.  After the lewd comments directed by Kyrgios towards Stan Wawrinka during their 2nd round match, many were left wondering if Kyrgios was simply a jerk.  Who knows, could be a bit of both, but most inhabitants within the tennis world are still pulling for Nick Kyrgios to right the ship, take advantage of some awesome ability, and go on to enjoy a fantastic career.  There's no question that Kyrgios has the means to extinguish this dumpster fire, but what about the desire?  He needs to act with a sense of urgency...as in 7 PM, tonight, against 2012 U.S. Open champ Andy Murray in a venue named after one of the classier gentleman to ever swing a tennis racquet, Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr.


Kyrgios can get back on track, starting tonight, by simply getting out of his own way and allowing his tennis to do the talking.  He's good enough to where it will speak volumes.  The young man is excitable, and that's great because fans love to hear players engage and get pumped up, but he has become negative enough in his constant chatter throughout a match to make Andy Murray sound like Tony Robbins.  Memo to Nick: You're not quite good enough, yet, to bitch at yourself like Andy Murray does.  You don't have a tour title to your name, man!  Win something, then think about starting to bitch.

The Canberra native is probably gonna have to wear some heat from the fans.  Tonight could be very interesting in that regard, as one wrong move can absolutely set the New York crowd off against anyone.  Kyrgios enjoys a big stage, though, and if he can feed off a few heckles from the stands, the crowd will come right around...they love to see players shake off some tough love.  And Nick Kyrgios is a player so many want to love.  He's someone the sport needs.  He doesn't have to go tip-toeing around on eggshells throughout his career because everybody makes mistakes and everybody forgives.  He just needs to make an honest effort towards maturing as both a man and a professional, and he needs to start now.