Kyrgios: Americans 'selfish' to go ahead with US Open
4 years, 6 months ago

Kyrgios: Americans 'selfish' to go ahead with US Open

The Hindu  

Australian Nick Kyrgios says the United States Tennis Association is being “selfish” by pressing ahead with the US Open on its original dates from August 31 to September 13. Multiple media reports on Monday said the USTA would confirm the Grand Slam tournament would go ahead without fans despite New York City still recording hundreds of new COVID-19 cases every day. “People that live in the US of course are pushing the Open to go ahead ‘Selfish’,” the world number 40 posted on Twitter. “I’ll get my hazmat suit ready for when I travel from Australia and then have to quarantine for two weeks on my return.” Kyrgios also slammed the ATP Tour as selfish earlier this month for pressing ahead with plans to play the U.S. Open while the virus had not been contained and with the streets of U.S. cities filled with protests at the death of George Floyd.

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Daily Mail  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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India Today  

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 11 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 3 months ago

US Open 2022 | Nick Kyrgios eyes to win maiden Grand Slam after eliminating Daniil Medvedev - Want to go all the way

India Today  

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios reckoned that he has every chance of winning his maiden Grand Slam. On Monday, September 5, the 27-year-old defeated World No.1 Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the third round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. Kyrgios, who played the final of Wimbledon 2022 against Novak Djokovic, made 38 unforced errors compared to his opponent’s …

U.S. Open | Kyrgios beats 2021 champ Medvedev, discusses mental state
2 years, 3 months ago

U.S. Open | Kyrgios beats 2021 champ Medvedev, discusses mental state

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios sat in the Arthur Ashe Stadum locker room after ending Daniil Medvedev's U.S. Open title defense and stay at No. And relief, Kyrgios explained as he fiddled with the gray Boston Celtics cap he was wearing to his post-match news conference, at being able to come through when the lights are the brightest and stakes the highest, “because …

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2 years, 3 months ago

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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The Independent  

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Kyrgios would consider 1st-round US Open loss a win for him
2 years, 3 months ago

Kyrgios would consider 1st-round US Open loss a win for him

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In one breath, Nick Kyrgios talks about heading into the U.S. Open with as much self-belief and good play as ever, coming off a runner-up finish at Wimbledon and some strong results on hard courts in recent weeks. In the next, ever an enigma, the 23rd-seeded Kyrgios says he can’t wait for his stay in the Flushing …

US Open: Who will win the final Slam?
2 years, 4 months ago

US Open: Who will win the final Slam?

Live Mint  

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US Open 2022: Nick Kyrgios says Rafael Nadal would be a nightmare at Flushing Meadows
2 years, 4 months ago

US Open 2022: Nick Kyrgios says Rafael Nadal would be a nightmare at Flushing Meadows

India Today  

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios said that facing Spain’s Rafael Nadal in the US Open 2022 would be equivalent to a nightmare for him. Kyrgios, who is yet to win a Grand Slam major singles title, said that he would like to stay away from the Big 3 Nadal, Djokovic and the legendary Roger Federer. Kyrgios, who finished as the runner-up in …

Nick Kyrgios beats de Minaur at Canadian Masters; Auger-Aliassime, Ruud set up quarterfinal clash
2 years, 4 months ago

Nick Kyrgios beats de Minaur at Canadian Masters; Auger-Aliassime, Ruud set up quarterfinal clash

The Hindu  

Australian Nick Kyrgios produced another extraordinary performance to demolish compatriot Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-3 at the Canadian Masters on Thursday, a day after stunning World No. So I feel like when it’s all said and done, if I continue to play like this for a little bit, prove people wrong, I can just relax a little bit. Hopefully I’m …

The Petition to Allow Djokovic to Compete in the US Open has Nearly 12,000 Signatures
2 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

Almost 12,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the United States Tennis Association to work with the country’s government to allow Novak Djokovic to compete in the U.S. Open despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Djokovic will not be able to participate in the year’s final Grand Slam due to current rules under which travellers seeking …

Djokovic receives big Australian Open boost as development to affect Nadal hopes
2 years, 5 months ago

Djokovic receives big Australian Open boost as development to affect Nadal hopes

Hindustan Times  

Just a day after his stupendous Wimbledon haul, a fourth successive in a row, as he defeated Nick Kyrgios in the final on Centre Court, Novak Djokovic received a massive Australian Open boost, a news that could possibly dent Rafael Nadal's hopes. Djokovic was not allowed to play at the Australian Open earlier this year owing to his vaccination status …

'Hoping to Get Some Positive News': Novak Djokovic on US Open and Australian Open Participation
2 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

The 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic “believes things will change" and he will be allowed to compete at next year’s Australian Open. Djokovic suffered a major blow earlier in the year, as he was not allowed to defend his title at the 2021 Australian Open since he was not vaccinated against Covid-19. “As things stand now, I cannot travel …

Australian Tennis Legends Have not Always Been the Friendliest to me: Nick Kyrgios
2 years, 5 months ago

Australian Tennis Legends Have not Always Been the Friendliest to me: Nick Kyrgios

News 18  

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios is appalled with not seeing any support for him from his country’s former players in his run to the Wimbledon final against 20-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic.The mercurial 27-year-old Kyrgios made it to his maiden Grand Slam final after his semifinal opponent, Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal withdrew from the grass-court major due to …

Australian Kyrgios says depression left him with suicidal thoughts
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Kyrgios says depression left him with suicidal thoughts

The Hindu  

Australian Nick Kyrgios opened up on his mental health struggles in a social media post on Thursday, saying he had suicidal thoughts and the period around the 2019 Australian Open was "one of my darkest periods". Former world number one Naomi Osaka brought the issue under the spotlight when she pulled out of Grand Slam events and also chunks of …

A timeline of Novak Djokovic's failed bid to play in Australian Open 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

A timeline of Novak Djokovic's failed bid to play in Australian Open 2022

Firstpost  

We take a look at how the drama, which has reverberated around the world, has unfolded in the Novak Djokovic visa issue. Djokovic’s medical exemption from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement to compete in the Australian Open originally was approved by the Victoria state government and Tennis Australia, apparently allowing him to obtain the visa to travel. 8 December, 2021 Victoria …

Australian Open 2022: Nick Kyrgios throws support behind 'alienated' Novak Djokovic
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Nick Kyrgios throws support behind 'alienated' Novak Djokovic

Firstpost  

Djokovic is currently embroiled in a final bid to avoid deportation over his anti-Covid-vaccine views, just a day before the Australian Open, where he would be aiming for a 10th title. Melbourne: Nick Kyrgios threw his support behind “alienated” Novak Djokovic and criticised a lack of backing from other players, as the world number one faced a decisive court hearing …

Djokovic still in Australian Open, all anyone talks about
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic still in Australian Open, all anyone talks about

India TV News  

As hard-to-believe a story as there's been in the run-up to any Grand Slam tournament keeps adding twists and turns and shows no sign of allowing any actual tennis stealing the attention: Defending champion Novak Djokovic is hoping to play at the Australian Open despite not having been vaccinated for COVID-19. "Medical exemption" and "inoculation" and "visa" have dominated the …

Australian Open 2022: Kyrgios tests COVID positive; withdraws from warm-up event
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Kyrgios tests COVID positive; withdraws from warm-up event

India TV News  

Highlights Kyrgios said he is feeling healthy at the moment with no symptoms Kyrgios still confident of recovering before the Australian Open The Australian Open begins on January 17 in Melbourne Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has tested COVID-19 positive a week ahead of the Australian Open 2022. Kyrgios took to social media to confirm the development and has subsequently …

No ‘Big Three’ would be disaster for Australian Open - Kyrgios
2 years, 11 months ago

No ‘Big Three’ would be disaster for Australian Open - Kyrgios

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios has urged Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to play at the Australian Open, saying on Wednesday it would be a “disaster” if the ‘Big Three’ were missing. The dominant ‘Big Three’ have won 20 Grand Slam titles each and Kyrgios said tennis still needs them, starting in Melbourne next month. “I honestly don’t know Novak’s current situation with …

Nick Kyrgios calls for cancellation of 2022 Australian Open, sympathises with unvaccinated Novak Djokovic
3 years, 1 month ago

Nick Kyrgios calls for cancellation of 2022 Australian Open, sympathises with unvaccinated Novak Djokovic

Firstpost  

The mercurial Australian said he believed January’s opening Grand Slam of the year should not go ahead out of respect for the struggles Melbourne, which hosts the tournament, has endured during the pandemic. Sydney: Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday called for the Australian Open to be cancelled, while unexpectedly showing sympathy to tennis world number one Novak Djokovic, who has refused …

Novak Djokovic adopts wait-and-see attitude on Australian Open COVID rules
3 years, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic adopts wait-and-see attitude on Australian Open COVID rules

Firstpost  

There have been mixed messages over who will be allowed to play in the first Grand Slam of next year which runs from 17-30 January in Melbourne. The world number one added he would be making no further comment until then as he does not “want to be part of the story” revolving around assumptions or “what ifs.” There have …

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