Nick Kyrgios, the Australian firebrand, continues to make headlines, not for his on-court skills but for a heated exchange with former tennis legend Boris Becker. Despite a long hiatus from the sport and uncertainties about his tennis future, Kyrgios has managed to keep the spotlight firmly on himself, engaging in a war of words that culminated in a final message that has not found any favors from the fans.
Despite Kyrgios’s claims of being a credible player, fans and former tennis pros lambasted Kyrgios for his scant regard for erstwhile tennis legends like Becker. To conclude the ongoing feud, Kyrgios posted a tweet on social media, saying, “Not once have I taken ‘slams’ away from Becker, or any of these legends. Not once have I said I’ve impacted the game MORE.”
Not once have I taken ‘slams’ away from Becker, or any of these legends. Not once have I said I’ve impacted the game MORE. I’ve simply said that I’ve built my own brand and done it my way & brought fans. Apparently a slam finalist has no credibility. Night, done with this convo.
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) December 19, 2023
He further expressed, “I’ve simply said that I’ve built my own brand and done it my way & brought fans. Apparently, a slam finalist has no credibility. Night, done with this convo.”
However, his final tweet didn’t go well with the fans either. One fan criticized Kyrgios for his rhetoric about being a Grand Slam finalist, stating, “Here we go with the Slam finalist talk again. You would be hammered if you took a drink every time Kyrgios mentioned he was a Slam finalist.”
Here we go with the Slam finalist talk again. You would be hammered if you took a drink every time Kyrgios mentioned he was a Slam finalist. https://t.co/PDLFEQVEWu
— AllAboutTennisBlog (@TennisBlogger1) December 19, 2023
mind you he only got to a slam final because nadal pulled out🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/0L9pM1Irde
— 🇮🇪tweeter🇵🇸 (@sabanation777) December 19, 2023
Another fan humorously pointed out, “Mind you he only got to a slam final because Nadal pulled out,” followed by laughing emojis. The saga of Nick Kyrgios and Boris Becker shows no signs of abating. By pointing fingers at past legends, Kyrgios appears to have provoked more backlash from the tennis community, which he would not have anticipated initially!
Nick Kyrgios on why he wishes not to play anymore
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has cast doubt on his future in the sport, expressing burnout and a desire to step away from tennis due to the toll of the tour grind and three surgeries. Despite his intention to stage a comeback, Kyrgios, a former Wimbledon finalist, acknowledges the challenges posed by serious knee and wrist injuries.
Having played only one tour match in the current year and slipping off the world rankings list, Kyrgios has recently opened up about his struggles to make a comeback. In a candid podcast conversation, the 28-year-old revealed his exhaustion, stating, “If it was up to me, I really don’t want to play anymore, to be honest. I’ve got so much more to give, but, for me…I’m exhausted, I’m tired.”
Nick Kyrgios says he doesn’t want to play tennis anymore & he can’t walk without pain, but he has more to give:
“If it was up to me… I don’t really want to play anymore, to be honest. But I have to, almost. I have so much more to give. I’m exhausted. I’m tired. I’ve had 3… pic.twitter.com/tOflDvHw91
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) December 12, 2023
Kyrgios expressed the physical toll on his body, emphasizing the difficulty of daily activities without pain. After formally withdrawing from the tournament, the tennis maverick is poised to assume a commentary role at the upcoming Australian Open. Kyrgios has outlined his wavering commitment as a player, aiming to conclude his career on his terms.