He Coulda Been a Contender: Talent, Deviance, and Cultural Intimacy in the Contested Tennis and Public Career of Nick Kyrgios
Journal of Sport and Social Issues
Published online on January 28, 2026
Abstract
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This article examines the mediated stardom of popular tennis player Nick Kyrgios. Through a critical analysis of his representation and self-presentation across both domestic and global media, I position Kyrgios as exemplary of the post-athlete condition—...
This article examines the mediated stardom of popular tennis player Nick Kyrgios. Through a critical analysis of his representation and self-presentation across both domestic and global media, I position Kyrgios as exemplary of the post-athlete condition—...