'Amazing' - Nick Kyrgios lauds Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and LeBron James

Nick Kyrgios has paid tribute to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and LeBron James, who he says are «taken for granted». Speaking at ATP Halle as he continues his preparations for Wimbledon, the Australian used a press conference to speak about how «amazing» the collection of «legends» were and warned against anyone not appreciating their talents. Ad/> Kyrgios' comments come after Nadal claimed his 22nd Grand Slam singles title at the French Open and with Serena targeting a big return at SW19 in a bid to make more history of her own.

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«Roger [Federer], Rafa [Nadal], Novak [Djokovic], LeBron [James], Serena [Williams], like, these athletes are so rare. Like, they are just amazing. »I think we should just — as long as they want to keep playing — we have just got to keep taking it in and enjoying that because the time is nearly up for all of these players.

«So it is amazing to see her [Serena Williams] playing again and playing the biggest tournament in the world — it is amazing. »I think it is also, I will add, I think it is a great example that every player should try and play Wimbledon, rather than not play for the [lack of ranking] points. «I think as a kid, you want to win Wimbledon, you want to play Wimbledon, everyone that follows tennis knows what Wimbledon is, and people that even do not follow tennis know what Wimbledon is.