Australian tennis pro, Nick Kyrgios, recently showed off his enormous back tattoo. The new inkwork features an assembly of Pokémon. Yes, the entire back is covered with different Pokémon characters.
Kyrgios posted a slew of pictures, documenting the artwork coming to life on his Instagram. He got the tattoo done at Ganga Tattoo LA in northwest Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Nick captioned the post “Studio days in LA” In the photos, you can see multiple tattoo artists working simultaneously to bring this Pokémon creation to life.
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Five artists worked on Kyrgios’ back. This tattoo parlor has inked several high-profile celebrities like LeBron James, and Post Malone, among others, in the past.
A fan commented, “Wow! Insane! To have that many guys tattooing at once. You are hardcore man!” Professional pickleball player Jocelyn Devilliers also commented on the piece, “That’s just insane.”
His close ones did not fail to comment either. Nolaila, Kyrgios’ mother commented, “NO!!!!” whereas Costeen Hatzi, Nick’s girlfriend left a comment, “Omg”.
Nick Kyrgios got his whole back tattooed with Pokemons 🫣😰 pic.twitter.com/KtPh9iobGa
— Luigi Gatto (@gigicat7_) July 25, 2023
Kyrgios’ Back now features some famous Pokémon like Blastoise, Gyarados, Mewtwo, and Snorlax. Fans were amazed at the sheer effort it took to get the linework done in an hour.
It is very on-brand for Nick Kyrgios to get a giant Pokémon tattoo on his back. While this may have divided his fans, at the end of the day, Nick is free to do what he sees fit. It is not surprising for Kyrgios’ fans, as they might know how big a fan he is of Pokémon.
Nick Kyrgios has a huge collection of tattoos on his body
Kyrgios is no stranger to getting inked. He has a whole collection of them on his body. Here we take a look at some of his tattoos and the meaning behind them.
Feather tattoo
Nick’s right arm features a feather. The feather symbolizes freedom and independence. It is a sign of honor. It is believed that there is a connection between the owner, the creator, and the bird whose feather is taken.
‘Time is Running Out’
‘Time is Running Out’ is inked just below the feather tattoo on his right arm. It relies heavily on the concept of time waiting for no one. No matter how much time you think you have, you actually don’t.
‘Inspire Others’
Kyrgios has a short phrase inked on the side of his palm, which reads ‘Inspire Others’. Everyone should strive to be the best version of themselves and inspire others to do the same. It is clear that Kyrgios believes in this philosophy.
Right arm tattoo
The tattoo on Kyrgios’ right arm is a piece of art. It features NBA stars, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, along with the inscription ‘GOAT’. There is also a pair of Jordan 1. He got the tattoo after Kobe died in a tragic accident.
Injuries have sidelined the Australian tennis pro for much of this year. A ligament injury in his wrist forced him to pull out of Wimbledon at the last minute. It is unclear as of now when Kyrgios will return.