Nick Kyrgios recently spoke out against critics who label him an underachiever.
He first made a splash in tennis by defeating Rafael Nadal at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, reaching the quarterfinals. Back then, his powerful serves and flashy shots had many thinking he was on track to be a superstar.
Over the years, Kyrgios has achieved significant milestones. He finished as runner-up to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon in 2022 after a four-set match. He also reached the Cincinnati Open final in 2017 and secured seven ATP titles, including victories at the Citi Open and Japan Open.
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Achievements and Challenges:
Despite these accomplishments, injuries have kept him from reaching the top of the sport. With plans to return at the 2025 Australian Open after two years away, he remains optimistic about his future goals . Fans might wonder if he’ll finally secure that elusive Grand Slam title during his comeback.
Kyrgios insists he’s not an underachiever even if he never wins a major singles title. On Louis Theroux’s Podcast, he called it “insanity” to think otherwise: “Yeah, that’s definitely something I’ve heard my entire career (about underachieving). To say that I’ve underachieved is insanity because I know what I’ve gone through in my life and where I’ve come from.”
Sitting in Canberra, Australia, he reflected on playing before royalty during Wimbledon 2022: “And just sitting in this room in Canberra, Australia, the fact that someone sat here and played in front of the royal family (in the 2022 Wimbledon Championships final), that’s not an underachievement at all.”
More Than Just Tennis:
Kyrgios believes his ability to bounce back from negativity is an overachievement itself. He values helping young fans by sharing advice: “What I’ve done…how I’ve bounced back…to be able to help people now…I look at that as the biggest overachievement.”
Some argue more nuance is needed when discussing whether he’s truly an underachiever; natural talent alone doesn’t tell his whole story. Mental health challenges can affect athletes like Kyrgios significantly—perhaps more than fans realize.
In your view, do you think Nick Kyrgios has achieved enough?
