Christopher Eubanks had the perfect meme ready to respond to Nick Kyrgios after the Australian took a swipe at him for reportedly snagging a coveted commentary role with the BBC at Wimbledon 2025. When Kyrgios questioned the network’s decision to go with the American instead of him, Eubanks responded with a cheeky meme.
Nick Kyrgios Reacts to BBC Dropping Him From Wimbledon Coverage
The online back-and-forth began after Kyrgios expressed frustration over being dropped from the BBC’s Wimbledon broadcast lineup. The 30-year-old had made several appearances as a commentator during a lengthy injury layoff. Kyrgios provided analysis during the ATP Finals in 2023 and worked with ESPN for the 2024 Australian Open and US Open.
He even joined the BBC’s coverage for Wimbledon that same year. But heading into the 2025 Championships, the network reportedly wanted to bring in Eubanks instead, and Kyrgios made his displeasure known.
Speaking to The Guardian, Kyrgios took a swipe at Eubanks, suggesting the American lacked the experience and résumé to justify the appointment. “It’s unfortunate, but it’s probably their [BBC] loss more than mine,” Kyrgios said.
“I understand they’ve got Chris Eubanks [currently ranked No. 131 in the world], but he hasn’t beaten the greatest of all time multiple times. When someone’s beaten Federer, Nadal, Murray, and Djokovic and has incredible insights, it’s very strange you wouldn’t want that person adding knowledge to tennis fans.”
🇦🇺🤔 Nick Kyrgios says the BBC’s decision to not choose him as a Wimbledon commentator is ‘strange’:
“It’s unfortunate but it’s probably their loss more than mine.
I understand they’ve got Chris Eubanks but he hasn’t beaten the greatest of all time multiple times.
When… pic.twitter.com/X1o27pdSEg
— Olly Tennis 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) June 22, 2025
Eubanks, who has dabbled in commentary with networks like ESPN and Tennis Channel, has steadily built a reputation for his smooth analysis and affable personality. In response to Kyrgios’ comments, he took to social media with a classic meme featuring rapper 50 Cent, in which the musician says, “I’m like, ‘What he say f*** me for?’”
— Christopher Eubanks (@chris_eubanks96) June 22, 2025
In another tweet, Eubanks clarified that, contrary to rumors, he won’t be working with the BBC at Wimbledon 2025. “All jokes aside…. I will not be working with the BBC at Wimbledon this year,” the American said. “As far as I know, my team hasn’t even spoken to anyone from the BBC, so I’m not sure where that came from. That said, I’m incredibly excited to be back competing at SW19.”
😂😂 All jokes aside…. I will not be working with BBC at Wimbledon this year. As far as I know, my team hasn’t even spoken to anyone from BBC so I’m not sure where that came from. That said, I’m incredibly excited to be back competing at SW19 💚💜🌱🍓 https://t.co/iqo7KVUNWJ
— Christopher Eubanks (@chris_eubanks96) June 22, 2025
Kyrgios’s exclusion from the Wimbledon team probably had nothing to do with Eubanks. The Australian’s relationship with tennis media outlets has grown increasingly complicated. His absence from the BBC roster follows a series of controversies, including his outspoken reaction to Jannik Sinner’s doping investigation. In 2024, the Australian was among the loudest critics during Sinner’s doping saga.
Sinner revealed last year that he tested positive for a banned substance due to transdermal contamination. The Italian was cleared of fault, while being handed a short ban, Kyrgios openly questioned the outcome, labeling the ruling “a sad day for tennis.”
His continued jabs at Sinner extended to the Italian’s then-girlfriend, Anna Kalinskaya, with whom the Australian had a brief relationship in 2020. When a fan posted a photo of Kyrgios and Kalinskaya, he replied, “Second serve,” a remark widely condemned as misogynistic before it was quickly deleted.
Kyrgios’ off-court record hasn’t helped his case either. In 2023, he pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari in a 2021 incident in Canberra. Though he avoided a criminal conviction, the situation clouded his public image.
While Kyrgios has returned to playing in 2025, his form remains poor. After a first-round loss in Brisbane, he was knocked out in the opening rounds of the Australian Open and Indian Wells. He did notch a win in Miami but lost in the second round to Karen Khachanov. Due to persistent knee issues, Kyrgios confirmed he would miss Wimbledon 2025 as a player, intensifying speculation that he was eyeing the commentary booth as a backup.
