Anke Huber believes Britain's Emma Raducanu is better for promoting tennis than Nick Kyrgios

Emma Raducanu's approach to tennis is a better example for promoting the women's game than someone like Nick Kyrgios, believes former world No.4 Anke Huber. Kyrgios has attracted attention in recent weeks due to a number of outbursts and on-court incidents, including almost hitting a ballboy in Indian Wells after throwing his racquet. Ad/> The 19-year-old Raducanu by contrast is an altogether different character, typically letting her tennis do the talking.

Roland-Garros'It's brutal' — Evert defends 'superstar' Raducanu from 'relentless' English tabloidsAN HOUR AGO And Huber — speaking to Eurosport Germany — thinks a happy medium needs to be met if tennis wants to find its optimum balance of being sport-driven, yet containing enough shows of emotion to remain engaging. Huber said: “Kyrgios pulls off this show – like John McEnroe before – often on purpose. It’s his ploy to keep the conversation going.

«But I don’t know if you should want that for women’s tennis. Granted, it makes things more interesting. 'It's brutal' — Evert defends 'superstar' Raducanu from 'relentless' English tabloids Kyrgios defends Raducanu: 'What’s with old retired players giving their opinion?' ATP ready to dish out ‘stricter’ punishments after Zverev, Kyrgios outbursts »But I think an Emma Raducanu is more effective in women’s tennis.” Raducanu has struggled to replicate her breakout performances of 2021 this year, but Huber thinks she can go right to the top of the game once she becomes accustomed to the WTA Tour.

«Raducanu is someone who can play at the top in the future,» Huber said. «She has everything to become a top-5 player and maybe even make it to number one. Emma needs another year or two to become consistent and really demonstrate what