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October

Kyrgios on Mirka, Murray and Favorites

<![CDATA[In a Twitter Q&A, Aussie No. 1 offers views on Mirka Federer, playing doubles with Andy Murray and more.]]>

Nick Kyrgios officially pulled the plug on his season yesterday, but remains an entertaining presence even when he's not playing.In a wide-ranging 90-minute Q & A on Twitter today, Kyrgios, often issuing tongue-in-cheek replies, touched on a wide variety of subjects raised by fans.Watch: Kyrgios Pulls Plug on 2017Here are some highlights from the Q & A.Kyrgios claims the toughest part of playing Grand Slam king Roger Federer is hearing wife Mirka's mouth during matches, adding "just kidding." 

Kyrgios revealed plans to play Juan Martin del Potro in a Buenos Aires exhibition in December. He touched on a budding bromance with Grigor Dimitrov Kyrgios shot down speculation he will undergo hip surgery saying he pulled the plug on 2017 to avoid surgery. The world No. 20 identified his favorite players to watch. Kyrgios took a gentle jab at good buddy and sometime practice partner Andy Murray. When it comes to natural ability, Kyrgios believes there's no one better. Seldom at a loss for words, Kyrgios zinged this return to one of his detractors. Kyrgios cleared up this closed-eye moment. Asked if he'd consider hiring his Laver Cup captain, John McEnroe, as a future coach, Kyrgios did not rule it out. The 22-year-old Aussie also offered praise for the work of one of his youngest fans. Photo credit: Getty ]]>

Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.
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