“I’m just going to embrace it again and these guys will enjoy it.”
Kyrgios admitted the emotional aspect of the Laver Cup will be amplified this year as the tournament is held at the famous TD Garden in Boston.
The iconic venue is the home arena of the Boston Celtics, the franchise the Australian passionately follows in the NBA.
He acknowledged there is extra pressure knowing he will be playing in front of Celtics players in attendance, but understands the opportunity presented to Team World with the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic absent.
“I had an experience to play in Chicago in the Bulls’ arena and that was a special moment,” Kyrgios said. “Obviously you had Scottie Pippen watching us play on the sideline, and you see the banners hanging from the roof.
