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themass15
17-10-2016, 08:57
ATP have given him a further fine and put him on suspension until Sunday, 15th January (day before Oz Open starts) until he agrees to undergo treatment. If he does he will be allowed to play on the Challenger Circuit from Monday, 7th November.
sir coolerking
17-10-2016, 08:57
Surely deserving of his own thread, especially as the ATP have now slapped down an 8 week ban and a $25,000 fine for his behaviour in Shanghai.
So that's it for his 2016 season, guess we'll next see him in Australia.
sir coolerking
17-10-2016, 09:00
Argh, great minds!! I guess one of our threads will need to be removed. But I did at least spell his name correctly!! ;)
Sallydaisy
17-10-2016, 09:03
Threads merged; player name corrected in thread title.
:shades:
I think the 8 week ban will do him the world of good. I think he needs some time out to make some decisions about whether he wants to carry on with tennis. If he doesn't it will be sad, because he is a great talent and in between the toddler tantrums a decent guy. If he does chose to continue though, he has to start acting more like an adult. I like, and have sympathy for him, but it is true - people pay good money to watch him, at the moment he is short changing them.
Statement on his website - http://nickkyrgios.org/statement-on-atp-decision/
BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/37676278
So he's agreed to get help and the ban is therefore reduced to 3 weeks and he can be back on 7th November. Too late for Paris of course and to further any hope of a spot at the WTF.
david1610
18-10-2016, 21:09
I think it is very significant how much time Andy has for Nick Kyrgios and I am sure Nick appreciates that.
I wish him well. Yes he has overstepped the line but I think he is a good person at heart and I really, really hope he gets a wise mentor.
Murray rocks
18-10-2016, 22:23
He is so misunderstood....
angiebabez
19-10-2016, 07:07
He is so misunderstood....
But he still acts like a complete ****
But he still acts like a complete ****
In all fairness don't most young people of that age? That old quote "youth is a malady of which we become a little more cured every day" would fit here.
I watched the programme that was on before the Wimbledon final this year, and it showed old interviews with a surly, grumpy teenager, who somehow has matured into a delightful man.
I think Kyrgios is a complete "Kevin" at the moment, but there is enough about him to give one hope that there is a Murray in there just waiting to get out.
Josephine
19-10-2016, 08:27
Andy was mainly surly after the outrageous distortion by the press of the famous joke. He withdrew into himself and took a long time to relax again with the press.
I would never imagine Andy not trying at all and then abusing the crowd. Kyrgios is so conceited - telling the crowd member, if you were any good, you would be out here.
That person could be a children's doctor or a heart surgeon or a successful businessman and a lot more use in the world than Kyrgios! Whatever he is, Kyrgios has no right to say such arrogant things.
@ Josephine - I can't disagree with what you are saying. I just think that Kyrgios is a confused and angry young man - who knows why? I think there is a decent man in there trying to get out, in spite of the current evidence suggesting otherwise.
Time will tell.
sir coolerking
19-10-2016, 09:16
I also think there's a decent man in there..........after all, he actually seems well liked by his fellow professionals. Andy in particular has been very supportive of him. There is however no excuse for his behaviour and he needs to sort it out. If he does then we'll have an exciting talent to watch over the coming years.
themass15
19-10-2016, 09:26
Think he has a long way to go before he sorts himself out
angiebabez
19-10-2016, 13:05
In all fairness don't most young people of that age? That old quote "youth is a malady of which we become a little more cured every day" would fit here.
I watched the programme that was on before the Wimbledon final this year, and it showed old interviews with a surly, grumpy teenager, who somehow has matured into a delightful man.
I think Kyrgios is a complete "Kevin" at the moment, but there is enough about him to give one hope that there is a Murray in there just waiting to get out.
No most young folk of that age dont!! I dont get why folk keep excusing his behaviour with his age??? Hes 21 for crying out loud not 5!!
I heard about the fine and the ban on the radio. I think, I remember, after he won a title recently, he claimed he'd been bored playing in the final.
No most young folk of that age dont!! I dont get why folk keep excusing his behaviour with his age??? Hes 21 for crying out loud not 5!!
Most young people aren't living the kind of life he is which you may argue is very privileged. The other side of the coin is that since he was little more than a child, coming from Australia, he's been a very long way from home almost wherever he's been playing. I'm not saying he's a home bird but thinking how much Dan Evans hates travelling even to the States, then Nick will probably have limited contact with friends and family - the folk who have kept the likes of Andy grounded. How many of us have lived/worked abroad and know what it's like?
I've read, on the BBC website, he's pulled out of next year's Rotterdam Open to play in a NBA match.
suttontennis
20-10-2016, 07:18
I've read, on the BBC website, he's pulled out of next year's Rotterdam Open to play in a NBA match.
Yes but it's only a 'showpiece' game. He can turn up and pretend he's good enough to be playing with the Pro's, but it will be like Michael Jordan playing Kyrgios at tennis. It has no meaning. I think Krajicek was only too pleased to be rid of him.
dewster99
04-12-2016, 13:37
Why is it that Nick is allowed to play in the IPTL?
Josephine
04-12-2016, 14:21
Nothing to do with ATP.
themass15
04-12-2016, 16:10
And he behaved badly today after he lost the set to Kei. Refused to shake his hand. He doesn't improve with age.
Nick didn't refuse to shake Kei's hand, just that he knew the rules and Nishikori didn't in that their match wasn't over even though he lost 3-6 as if the losing team wins the fifth set then they play overtime. They shook hands when the overtime shootout ended.
Nick didn't refuse to shake Kei's hand, just that he knew the rules and Nishikori didn't in that their match wasn't over even though he lost 3-6 as if the losing team wins the fifth set then they play overtime. They shook hands when the overtime shootout ended.
*Sigh*.........maligned again.
dewster99
06-12-2016, 12:10
Nothing to do with ATP.
Oh right I thought the ban covered any kind of competitive tennis
JAMES4578
06-12-2016, 15:33
Oh right I thought the ban covered any kind of competitive tennis
Don't think the IPTL is really considered to be competitive tennis anyway,more like glorified exhibitions.
themass15
06-12-2016, 16:04
Doubt if IPTL will be going next year.
Doubt if IPTL will be going next year.
It seems they have financial problems - which is a pity because I really enjoyed it.
Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-confident-he-has-what-it-takes-to-beat-any-player-as-he-prepares-for-2017-australian-open/news-story/ff4b2a10ae4481699017e9386cf5cad0) - Nick Kyrgios confident he has what it takes to beat any player as he prepares for 2017 Australian Open
Winner of three titles in 2016, Kyrgios continues to draw from Murray’s tenacity and dedication.
“Andy is a massive inspiration,” Kyrgios said.
“The guy has been working his butt off none stop for years, everyday, every session and for the most part he was behind three guys (Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal) who didn’t look like giving up any slams or spots in the rankings to him at all.
“For him to remain motivated and driven to still work and fight for his goals is something every person in or out of sport can take heart and inspiration from.
“If you want something hard enough and work for it long enough you can achieve it. Andy deserves his place at the top of the tree and as a friend I’m proud of him and pleased for him too.”
:shades:
Nick's a good guy. :shades:
http://i63.tinypic.com/n71vn8.png
Plus I like how he interacts with his fans on instagram. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7P-p-BVoAAQhPp.jpg
This is tame compared to the grief he received on twitter from #nolefam after withdrawing from his match with Federer.
I have to say the more I watch Nick the more and more i like the guy.
He just told Zverev to challenge a wrong out call to which Misha thanked him.
When it was shown as in.
This is how it should be.
I have to say the more I watch Nick the more and more i like the guy.
He just told Zverev to challenge a wrong out call to which Misha thanked him.
When it was shown as in.
This is how it should be.
Sascha! Lovely moment and I've always liked Nick!
Edit...Sorry, just occurred to me that Mischa might have been watching the match, and perhaps it was indeed he who thanked Nick? I just saw Sascha giving Nick the thumbs up so I assumed it was he who thanked Nick!
It really doesn't matter anyway!! Still a good moment!
Sascha! Lovely moment and I've always liked Nick!
Edit...Sorry, just occurred to me that Mischa might have been watching the match, and perhaps it was indeed he who thanked Nick? I just saw Sascha giving Nick the thumbs up so I assumed it was he who thanked Nick!
It really doesn't matter anyway!! Still a good moment!
Correct, sorry my bad was tired and trying to watch a very fast paced match.
Although it should'ave said Alex here is the moment.
https://au.sports.yahoo.com/tennis/a/34864833/nick-kyrgios-brilliant-sportsmanship-v-alexander-zverev-miami-open/#page1
DaveArneRiise
01-04-2017, 00:25
Love big nick ! Have always said he's the best of the best young players coming through!
david1610
01-04-2017, 01:48
I can see myself watching him after Andy's retired because as Andy has said, he really is box office, and the quality of tennis just keeps getting better.
I can see myself watching him after Andy's retired because as Andy has said, he really is box office, and the quality of tennis just keeps getting better.
Totally. I know he's controversial now, but he's good fun to watch. My fear is that as he grows up he'll lose that freedom and love of life and become another boring tennis player.
RoastLamb
01-04-2017, 17:18
Well ever since he wore that **** ***** t'shirt he has got my respect. Was totally rooting for him yesterday esp. as the crowd were so boorish towards him. I don't blame him for telling them to shut up. I wish he'd won - he should have won! :grrr:
Sallydaisy
02-04-2017, 22:16
I just moved 19 posts over to the British Tennis 2017 thread.
Even if someone starts to veer off topic it doesn't meant y'all have to follow suit!!!!!
:barmy:
And it makes work for me so just please keep it tidy.
:thanks:
As one of the prime offenders - sorry. Can't find a sackcloth and ashes emoticon:-)
david1610
04-04-2017, 16:12
Totally. I know he's controversial now, but he's good fun to watch. My fear is that as he grows up he'll lose that freedom and love of life and become another boring tennis player.
He is also not just a slogger but is capable of the unexpected (on court, not just off!) so you never quite know how a rally is going to go.
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/04/28/nick-kyrgios-dark-place-girlfriend-has-brought-perspective-life/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_tw) - Exclusive interview - Nick Kyrgios: 'I was in a dark place but my girlfriend has brought perspective to my life'
The precedent he cites here is that of Andy Murray, another player who grew up under suffocating media pressure and was accused of surliness in the early days. Since Kyrgios’s breakthrough – which came when he beat Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2014 – Murray has been his closest confidant among the senior players. “He is more like a friend to me, a really caring guy. I FaceTime him every now and again. We talk a lot on WhatsApp. I mean, I don’t want to [he describes an indecent act] but he’s a good bloke. Things changed for Andy when he started winning, so that’s the solution, I think.”
:shrug: ;)
Nick has withdrawn from Rome ..........http://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/19394354/nick-kyrgios-withdraws-italian-open-hip-injury
Nick also has a new coach...... Sebastian Grosjean ....http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1spsh06
Nick on Andy. "He always has my back, he's just a great guy"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmXH7ggkkd0
I'm glad Nick is playing at Queens. I really liked this article, and particularly liked reading the views of Nick's mum (who Dickson also interviewed) who has felt hurt at vehement criticisms of her son. Some lovely pics of Nick as a 'tubby' child! There is also mention of his great respect for Andy.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4611996/Nick-Kyrgios-days-don-t-want-play-tennis.html?ito=email_share_article-masthead
Oh Nick! :facepalm:
Daily Telegraph (AU) (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/tennis-superstar-nick-kyrgios-parties-with-mystery-women-at-london-nightclub/news-story/9ada4813b70859c00292035b78e11e69) - Tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios parties with mystery women at London nightclub
"The trio took a trip to a big field after being dropped off by the driver" Hopefully only being as naughty as Theresa May. :p
Unfortunately, that appears to be behind a paywall.
RosieBear
06-07-2017, 16:13
Eek, watch out Nick, Dad suspects they were naughtier than Theresa May :big grin: - '‘She’s grounded!’ Furious father says he wants to ‘knock out’ Wimbledon ‘bad boy’ Nick Kyrgios for partying with his stunning 18-year-old British tennis hopeful daughter until 3am'.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4670498/Nick-Kyrgios-spotted-partying-rising-British-star-18.html
Josephine
06-07-2017, 16:41
Oh er missus. Not more gossip!
difference between a celeb news story and wild and unsubstantiated speculation. The first is gossip, the second is rumour. Both are a waste of time in my option. But then I don't watch the soaps either :) :)
From a tennis point of view I think it is daft that people have been suggesting that his night out means that he was faking it when he pulled out of wimbie. you can be fit enough to go out for the night but not for enough for a professional match. I think luckily for him tomic's press interview will take most of the headlines so the criticism of his retirement won't last that long. I imagine he will be fit for the hardcourts next month.
I suspect he has now put his back out too.
More gossip.:p Apparently Alja Tomljanovic (Nick's possibly now ex-GF) has unfollowed him on social media and her sister tweeted.
Hana Tomljanovic @MamaT591
You better not try me...I have an animal instinct to protect and defend my family...
For added colour ;), Nick's elder sister "model and actress Halimah Kyrgios" is Dustin Brown's girlfriend.
news.co.au - http://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/kyrgios-called-out-no-wonder-hes-got-dodgy-hips/news-story/39dce80ea59564917672ea324cb853f3
sun - https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3959214/chelsea-samways-nick-kyrgios-party-3am-wimbledon-2017/
Josephine
07-07-2017, 09:34
difference between a celeb news story and wild and unsubstantiated speculation. The first is gossip, the second is rumour. Both are a waste of time in my option. But then I don't watch the soaps either :) :)
From a tennis point of view I think it is daft that people have been suggesting that his night out means that he was faking it when he pulled out of wimbie. you can be fit enough to go out for the night but not for enough for a professional match. I think luckily for him tomic's press interview will take most of the headlines so the criticism of his retirement won't last that long. I imagine he will be fit for the hardcourts next month.
A lot of the Djoko stuff started after he was pictured in a nightclub and later leaving in a car with a young woman not his wife. So quite similar actually.
Having read the last page or so of this thread, I am now wondering what naughty business Theresa May is supposed to have got up to! Perhaps I'd better start reading the Fail . . . (no, only joking).
Josephine
07-07-2017, 10:20
She told TV interviewer the naughtiest thing she did as a child was run through wheat fields, so it became a sort of cultural reference.
A lot of the Djoko stuff started after he was pictured in a nightclub and later leaving in a car with a young woman not his wife. So quite similar actually.
Yes but not pictured hugging and kissing said woman. I've left places with make friends before. Though I think Kev would be less please if I was hugging and kissing them. But the nick story I referred to doesn't claim he did anything other than what appears in the photos. Whereas the djoko one embellished on a photo of him leaving a place with a female. So very different. But till just trash
An interesting article about the reluctant tennis player that is Nick Kyrgios. It's a real shame he does not take his sport seriously as he could easily be a top 5 player. :sad:
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/07/10/nick-kyrgios-the-reluctant-rising-star-of-tennis
Maybe he will be like Agassi and appreciate his talent a lot more when he's older. He may then regret his younger days of indifference to tennis.
Worth reading if you like Nick Kyrgios and if you don't.
Players Voice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/nick-kyrgios-the-battle-raging-inside-me/?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral) - "The battle raging inside me"
Worth reading if you like Nick Kyrgios and if you don't.
Players Voice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/nick-kyrgios-the-battle-raging-inside-me/?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral) - "The battle raging inside me"
Very good, candid article and yes, I'm a fan.
I'm a fan of Nick too. He's a very much misunderstood young man. I think his ambitions are honourable.
RoastLamb
15-09-2017, 20:12
I'm a fan of Nick too. He's a very much misunderstood young man. I think his ambitions are honourable.
Same. I wasn't at first but now I am. I think he'll go the way of Agassi. Agassi hated tennis too then grew into it and we all know what happened to him.
I have always had time for him. His brattishness is very much in the Andy Murray mould. A lot of teenage angst, but a very solid core, and a very decent guy. He will come good.
lovetennis
16-09-2017, 12:31
He is growing on me now. I used to find him frustrating, so much talent but marred by his confusing attitude and apparent lack of motivation but he seems to have a good heart and trying to get it together. I know Andy has a lot of time for him so I prepared to trust his opinion. He is great to watch when he is up for it
PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/nick-kyrgios-ive-found-my-purpose/#cAU8V5QA5HvEq3LB.97) - "I've found my purpose" :thumbup:
Andy just loves dragging Nick. :big grin:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLUI2bPXoAEZCzg.jpg
https://s1.postimg.org/8vgixmd9bj/ac2.png (https://postimages.org/)
Nick is 3rd up on union pay 3 tomorrow in Shanghai. He plays Johnson. Hopefully he can put in a better performance than at the weekend
Well, he didn't, and instead resorted to http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/41564893
themass15
10-10-2017, 12:55
The bad Nick strikes again
Nick's statement on his retirement today.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLxvaaJW0AErfKr.jpg
roytennisfan
10-10-2017, 13:34
Well chances of making London virtually gone despite careno-busta losing
RosieBear
10-10-2017, 16:13
If Nick says he was ill then OK, but commenting more generally I think he really fears failure. When the going gets tough he acts like he doesn't care because that's easier than dealing with coming up short when so much is expected of him. Very different to pre 2012 Andy who wore his heart on his sleeve about how much he wanted a slam which can't have been easy when he wasn't quite getting there. But then Andy doesn't know how to be anything but honest. I suppose players deal with expectation in different ways and Nick's way does seem to include feigning indifference. I like Nick, he has a great game so I hope he can toughen up mentally and realize his potential.
Josephine
10-10-2017, 17:07
YOU ARE 100% correct (IMHO).
The article Nick wrote which was published yesterday maybe puts the nature of his retirement in context. Almost everything has to be right for him to be motivated and when it's not, like an illness, it's tough.
PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/nick-kyrgios-ive-found-my-purpose/#cAU8V5QA5HvEq3LB.97) - "I've found my purpose" :thumbup:
A bit like Fognini, who also feigns indifference when he is losing.
Kyrgios has been fined £7,573 for walking off after the first set against Steve Johnson. Also, he's not allowed to collect his winnings of £15,967.
tennis890
19-10-2017, 20:14
Kyrigos out for rest of season too due to hip injury
Sallydaisy
19-10-2017, 21:19
Kyrgios statement:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DMg_vJwWkAU-vdb.jpg:large
Hope Rod is right and that it will not be too long before Nick begins to fulfil his promise. Was very impressed by Nick's performance at the AO.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/rod-laver-expects-22-year-old-replace-nadal-federer-become-best-player-world-1657354
Nick Kyrgios keeps being bothered by his right elbow. The Australian player went through further medical tests in the last days after his three sets loss to the veteran Ivo Karlovic in Houston, and he made an announcement on Instagram.
'After returning home and consulting with medical staff in Australia I have been diagnosed with Posterior Impingement and Ulnar Nerve Irritation and I have been advised to stop playing through it', Kyrgios warned.
'After thorough investigations and careful consideration, I have had a corticosteroid injection to settle the pain and inflammation. Now to maximise my recovery I have to build the strength needed to compete at my best over the next month, ensuring I have confidence in my elbow before returning.' This year Kyrgios already withdrew from four tournaments between February and March, and came back to compete at the Miami Open.
:sad:
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/53933/nick-kyrgios-announces-bad-news-after-undergoing-elbow-tests/
Kyrgios To Play Doubles In Lyon With Sock This Week To Prepare For Roland Garros
Injured Nick Kyrgios has taken a doubles entry into Lyon this week in a desperate attempt to test out the fitness of a long-running elbow problem which has kept the Australian off court for weeks.
They’ve been doing well in the doubles too so fingers crossed for Nick that he’ll be fit
suttontennis
27-05-2018, 07:29
Plays Tomic first round.
Oh no he doesn't...
Nick withdraws. Up to the 8th LL.
Kyrgios will be playing at Surbiton next week - just announced on ITV4.
According to this article Nick will be playing doubles and is using the doubles event to prepare for Stuttgart. He has not played singles since losing in the Houston quarter-finals in early April.
https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-incorrectly-added-as-singles-entrant-for-british-tournament-but-will-play-doubles/news-story/c0520dc0035382db98e1059856e2972a
themass15
03-06-2018, 07:19
Going next Saturday, so hoping he'll still be around
There was a rumour that he was playing with Dan somewhere, any clue where?
There was a rumour that he was playing with Dan somewhere, any clue where?
Surbiton
That was the rumour, but Nick is playing Surbiton doubles with J Withrow. :shrug:
That was the rumour, but Nick is playing Surbiton doubles with J Withrow. :shrug:
Oh ... well now I am confused! Maybe since he qualified for the singles he decided not to play because it was definitely Surbiton I read about.
themass15
05-06-2018, 13:11
Lost yesterday in doubles; not in singles draw
From Nial Smith Design ....
Players visit one of Washington DC’s most famous tourist attractions ahead of Citi Open..
https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37948146_1894876883912223_6695650978475016192_n.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=2541caecff29c620e12633ec237113d0&oe=5BD26B9D
Nick Kyrgios is playing in Cincinnati this week. his right knee is heavily strapped, but i saw his game v Denis Kudla in which he was pretty immobile so had to rely on aces to win in 3. last night he beat Borna Coric 7-6, 0-6, 6-3, which i did not see, so can only suppose that he just hopped around in set 2 to encourage Borna and then came out for real in set 3. the aces score was 16-10 to NK
exislander
16-08-2018, 10:27
Nick Kyrgios is playing in Cincinnati this week. his right knee is heavily strapped, but i saw his game v Denis Kudla in which he was pretty immobile so had to rely on aces to win in 3. last night he beat Borna Coric 7-6, 0-6, 6-3, which i did not see, so can only suppose that he just hopped around in set 2 to encourage Borna and then came out for real in set 3. the aces score was 16-10 to NK
I only saw a little in the middle of the match - could not stay awake - both knees were strapped and he had a point penalty for something but was serving aces.
NK one set all v del Potro, (winner takes on The Milky Bar Kid, aka D Goffin, who gobbled up Kevin Anderson in straights in an hour 16) played 2 tie break sets, NK had set point and netted a second serve at 136mph!
third set was such a disappointment, delP left court for 9 mins (loo break?) and NK sulked, lost first game, and continued to sulk, which can't have been much fun for delP, NK served some aces, flicked some winners, but just did not compete. foolish, childish, expensive, disrespectful, i wish i had been there so i could have yelled at him in hopes to get him incensed and stop sulking!
delPo went on to play TMBK, to whom he lost 7-6, 7-6, - respect!
at midnight tonight David will take on fedX, bible stories to the fore
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45791103
I have always liked Nick and believed as MoLay would say "he is good for tennis" but even I am getting a little cheesed off with this not trying, not caring attitude now. Come on Nick, you're not a kid any more, let's knuckle down eh? :rolleyes:
themass15
12-10-2018, 12:01
Difficult to like him when he behaves like he did this week.
Sallydaisy
28-02-2019, 07:00
Nick beat Rafa 36,76,76 in R16 in Acapulco. Needless to say he got boo'ed! !!!
Rafael Nadal accuses Nick Kyrgios of lacking respect during defeat in Mexico
There's even a bit about the copper box in this:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2019/02/28/rafael-nadal-accuses-nick-kyrgios-lacking-respect-defeat-mexico/
themass15
16-05-2019, 04:53
Don't know how to post article on my phone (on holiday in Italy) but Nick's interview with Ben Rothenberg of the New York Times makes interesting reading.
Just read an online article that says, 'After being given a game penalty to trail 2-1, reportedly for swearing, Kyrgios hurled a chair onto the court, packed his bag and walked off the court, with the umpire awarding the match to Ruud'. Nick is exciting to watch and he's obviously a great fan of Andy's but he really is a fool to himself!
supergran
16-05-2019, 19:51
I love watching him play and think he's probably a nice young man off court away from tennis. But definitely regard this latest bout of bad behaviour as unacceptable. In my opinion I think he needs help to deal with his emotional problems manifested by anger, unacceptable comments and his lack of effort etc.
https://pseudofedblog.com/2019/05/16/an-open-letter-to-nick-kyrgios/
https://pseudofedblog.com/2019/05/16/an-open-letter-to-nick-kyrgios/
I read that. Who is it? Is it actually AM - that one at least?
I hardly think so, plainly someone who doesn't like Nick at all!
I hardly think so, plainly someone who doesn't like Nick at all!
I didn’t read it as someone who doesn’t like Nick. I read it as someone despairing of him, trying to spell it out to him in words of one syllable, how to avoid these episodes.
I used to do much the same with kids at school, who triggered World War 3, when they were told to give up their phones.
Ie Think what they like, but say the right thing, and they would end up with it back at the end of the lesson. Argue and it would be the end of the week...l!!!
Rosalind
25-05-2019, 06:24
I read that. Who is it? Is it actually AM - that one at least?
Certainly a puzzle !
I was thinking whist watching the wimbledon roof thing : There's a difference between Nick and the first Superbrat that was McEnroe. McEnroe actually won things!
suttontennis
21-06-2019, 09:47
I almost feel like I shouldn't be posting this, given that it brings attention to his latest outburst. What I don't get, is that he thinks being a 'tennis player' protects him from acting in a proper way towards people. Why should a linesman be cheating ?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48710663
Rosalind
21-06-2019, 15:09
Didn't see the match yesterday but did see a re-showing of his outburst on the bbc2 prog for today. I wonder if Nick would have the courage for such behaviour if playing one of the big cheeses - say Novak for example. I think not. Does he worry about not being the big man so much that he can't stand to lose in a hard-fought contest - so he gives up ? Anyway, can't stand him - prefer the host of young talented players coming along now. Move over Nick, you're a has-been that never was. :sleepy:
There was an interesting article in The Telegraph suggesting that he acts like a plonker because he can’t cope with the stress at the higher levels of the game. Hence he acts up. It’s a dysfunctional coping strategy.
I don’t think he has the psychological make up for the sport. It’s a shame because I still believe he is a decent guy.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2019/06/21/nick-kyrgios-clearly-not-enjoying-tennis-surely-no-one-would/
RosieBear
22-06-2019, 08:35
There was an interesting article in The Telegraph suggesting that he acts like a plonker because he can’t cope with the stress at the higher levels of the game. Hence he acts up. It’s a dysfunctional coping strategy.
I don’t think he has the psychological make up for the sport. It’s a shame because I still believe he is a decent guy.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2019/06/21/nick-kyrgios-clearly-not-enjoying-tennis-surely-no-one-would/
Nick feigns indifference a lot, in big moments when under pressure. It's easier than admitting that he really wants something (masters/slam) yet may come up short. It's classic. Like school kids who play up rather than admit that they are struggling to keep up. Nick isn't kidding anyone - it's just self-deception. But until he's willing to be honest about what he wants and realises there is no shame in not achieving it so long as he's given his all, then he's not likely to mature. Needs to take a leaf out of Andy's book, who was nothing but honest about his wants and aims even in the face of tough gs final losses.
Nick feigns indifference a lot, in big moments when under pressure. It's easier than admitting that he really wants something (masters/slam) yet may come up short. It's classic. Like school kids who play up rather than admit that they are struggling to keep up. Nick isn't kidding anyone - it's just self-deception. But until he's willing to be honest about what he wants and realises there is no shame in not achieving it so long as he's given his all, then he's not likely to mature. Needs to take a leaf out of Andy's book, who was nothing but honest about his wants and aims even in the face of tough gs final losses.
Yes, but Andy was always so close. Didn’t Andy say after Wimbledon 2012 that he had had to accept then that the Grand slam might never happen for him? Once he had faced up to that, some of the stress eased, and things then began to fall into place for him.
It's easy to write Nick off as a brat but I actually wonder about his mental health.
david1610
04-08-2019, 23:14
Nick wins Washington beating Daniil Medvedev
His top ten match re
I hope he finds inner peace!
I really enjoyed watching Nick in Washington. There was some of the usual behaviour but ultimately you could see he wanted it this last week and he played some brilliant tennis.
Happy for him that he ended up with the trophy. The match against Tsitsipas was a corker both for the tennis at times and the drama. I did want Stef to win because he's one of my absolute faves but I have always liked Nick so as I say, I'm happy for him and was definitely pulling for him in the final.
suttontennis
15-08-2019, 09:07
back on form.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/49355037
RoastLamb
15-08-2019, 13:01
Sorry, but NK is an eejit. Last night he was just pathetic. His opponent stayed calm but the umpire, Fergus Murphy, clearly did not know what to do. I hope he gets fined BIG! He might be talented but that doesn't excuse his ****** behaviour.
Rosalind
15-08-2019, 19:50
When I saw him play in Laver cup I thought he had a delightful way of encouraging his team mates. Other than that I think he's an obnoxious fruitcake. Waste of space.
RoastLamb
15-08-2019, 21:00
If he wants to play a team sport there are plenty to choose from. He really needs a coach imho. But I expect no one would put up with him.
He has been fined: $113k.
£90,000 fine with more to follow for Nick. Why does he bother playing? I know Andy Murray was asked about what was the worst thing he had done to him. He claimed he'd sworn, once, and his gran didn't speak to him for three months.
Looks like he's essentially got away with it...
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/atp-concludes-kyrgios-investigation-september-2019
suttontennis
26-09-2019, 11:05
Looks like he's essentially got away with it...
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/atp-concludes-kyrgios-investigation-september-2019
I dont know about got away with it. With the suspended ban not being lifted until the end of March next year, can he manage to behave himself when he does start playing. Or will his injury conveniently keep him from playing until the end of the probationary period ?
Perhaps it’s just me, but I prefer Kyrgios - tantrums and all to the vomit inducing sycophancy of Federer. I think Kyrgios is basically far more honest in his reactions.
Perhaps it’s just me, but I prefer Kyrgios - tantrums and all to the vomit inducing sycophancy of Federer. I think Kyrgios is basically far more honest in his reactions.
I have never been a Federer fan, mainly because I don't find him particularly relatable plus his attitude towards other players earlier in his career (this has improved IMO) ... but most of what I hate is as you say the adulation of everyone else towards him which is beyond his control. He is one of the most talented players to play the game so purists love him for that.
As for Nick, he can be an eejit but I like him when he behaves.
Just bumping this thread for the benefit of suttontennis! :pirate:
Sky Sports (https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/12646207/nick-kyrgios-charged-with-assault-and-will-appear-in-canberra-court-in-august) - Nick Kyrgios charged with assault and will appear in Canberra court in August
Guardian (heguardian.com/sport/2022/jul/05/nick-kyrgios-charged-assaulting-ex-girlfriend-australia) - Nick Kyrgios faces charge of assaulting ex-girlfriend in Australia
The summons reportedly relates to an allegation that Kyrgios grabbed a former partner, according to the Canberra Times.
themass15
05-07-2022, 13:27
Doesn't surprise me
Maybe not surprising but a bit strange that it happened last December and has only been brought up now just in the middle of Wimbledon when he is doing well.
BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/62052323) - Nick Kyrgios to appear in court over common assault allegation
Will it affect his tennis?
Will it affect his tennis?
I guess it could do. They say Kyrgios is taking it seriously.
suttontennis
06-07-2022, 11:43
Just bumping this thread for the benefit of suttontennis! :pirate:
sorry only just seen this - I'm missing the point, please explain.
From the Miami Masters thread...
Kyrgios ought have his own thread. After the first report of bad behaviour each post after could just say 'ditto'
suttontennis
06-07-2022, 17:27
From the Miami Masters thread...
Got it ! Agreed
Nick out of Roland Garros after sustaining an injury during an alleged robbery at his home.
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