Hewitt spoke to reporters after Alex de Minaur opened Australia’s marketing campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 loss to Nice Britain’s Cameron Norrie in Sydney tonight — a match Kyrgios was scheduled to play till he pulled out on account of an ankle harm.
Hewitt was stranded abroad on account of a flight delay when Kyrgios dropped the bombshell, however the Australian tennis nice pounced when given an opportunity to tear the world No.22.
“I used to be in the identical boat as all the opposite gamers yesterday,” Hewitt stated.
“It was fairly powerful for everybody.
“It was extra in all probability the shortage of communication and these guys not realizing.
“I am so pleased with this bloke (de Minaur) and the hassle and the way he makes taking part in for his nation a precedence. It is one thing I am very pleased with him.
“I believe for the entire crew it was fairly powerful not realizing what was happening the final 24 hours.”
Australia had a dismal opening evening on the United Cup, with Zoe Hives shedding 6-4, 6-3 to Katie Swan after de Minaur’s defeat to Norrie.
Ajla Tomljanović and Jason Kubler will try to pull the crew again tomorrow evening, earlier than Sam Stosur’s anticipated look within the combined doubles.
“Most likely simply responding,” Hewitt stated when requested how communication may very well be improved with Kyrgios.
“That is the traditional manner of doing it.”
Hewitt’s frustration with Kyrgios’ perceived lack of curiosity in Crew Australia was simply depictable as he addressed the media.
“If it was simply worrying Nick, that is one factor,” Hewitt stated.
“When it revolves across the crew and different folks and their preparation to be taking part in the perfect they probably can main into the Australian Open, that is in all probability the toughest factor.”
“Anybody who performs professionally is aware of, for positive,” Kyrgios stated when requested if folks understood what it took to organize for a grand slam.
“Anybody exterior of that would not have an amazing understanding.
“Going deep or not, successful a match at a grand slam stage isn’t a straightforward job.
“Folks underestimate the stress and the nerves with being part of one of many largest tournaments of the yr.
“Throw in an harm and realizing you did not give your self the perfect likelihood solely provides to the mountain of stress you face.
“So feeling good bodily is vital.”
