Nick Kyrgios, who was a finalist at Wimbledon in 2022, believes his behavior has been judged harshly because of tennis traditions. Over the years, he’s been in the spotlight for his antics during matches, but fans haven’t seen much of him lately since he only tried to prepare for Wimbledon at the Stuttgart Open in 2023.
One memorable incident happened back in 2015 during the Canadian Open against Stan Wawrinka. Kyrgios made a bold comment about Wawrinka’s relationship with Donna Vekic, saying, "Kokkinakis ba***d your girlfriend. Sorry to tell you that, mate." He apologized and got fined then but now calls it just "old-fashioned trash talk," claiming he reacted because Wawrinka aimed a shot at his head.
Recently on Louis Theroux’s podcast, Kyrgios shared some unusual ideas. He suggested humans didn’t build the Egyptian pyramids and is open to believing Earth might be flat. Fans might find these thoughts amusing or strange.
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Despite no evidence supporting these claims, one thing is certain: Kyrgios plans a comeback at the 2025 Australian Open with hopes of clinching a Grand Slam title before retiring. His long break from tennis leaves everyone wondering if he’ll return as fiery as before or show a new side.
On the podcast again, he explained how tennis culture singles out players like him more than other sports would. Fans often wonder if they love or hate his unique personality on and off the court.
"That’s been a story in my life," he said about being compared to legends like John McEnroe. "I guess we are a bit hot-headed…but tennis is such an old gentlemen sport."
He also added that showing personality seems normal in sports like rugby or soccer but stands out more in tennis: "You can’t judge an athlete for what they do on court…you have to be two different people."
As debates continue over whether he’s just expressing himself or setting a bad example for young players, many look forward to seeing what happens when he returns next year.
What do you think? Is Kyrgios misunderstood or simply too wild for tennis?
