Twenty 2020 Questions: Is there any hope for Nick Kyrgios?

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His latest season belted plenty of sour notes—a match default in Rome, a record $113,000 fine in Cincinnati, a six-month probationary period, and a 3–3 record at the Slams. Yet through the stormy stretches emerged two weeks of sizzling, sunny play in Acapulco and Washington D.C.

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If Kyrgios chooses to approach more tournaments with his energy spent on positive fan engagement and focused efforts, he can still be a captivating champion. He has long traveled without a coach, and for an athlete who admires Murray, Kyrgios would be well-served to take a page out of the Scot’s playbook by welcoming unfamiliar perspectives into his corner. Someone with patience—and willingness—to peel back his comfort zone. Whether this is pursued is, rightfully, up to Kyrgios.