Nick Kyrgios breaks his silence after SNUBBING Australia's Davis Cup team
2 years ago

Nick Kyrgios breaks his silence after SNUBBING Australia's Davis Cup team

Daily Mail  

Nick Kyrgios has insisted that his decision to snub his country for an appearance at a Saudi Arabia tournament wasn't solely for the 'six-figure' payday he is set to pocket. Kyrgios, 27, elected not to represent Australia at this year's Davis Cup, with Lleyton Hewitt's team falling just short of ending their 19-year drought after being defeated by Canada in the final. Nick Kyrgios has addressed his decision to play in Saudi Arabia instead of the Davis Cup 'Saudi Arabia and Dubai is all that's left,' he said of his remaining appearances in 2022. The 27-year-old infuriated Lleyton Hewitt after snubbing Australia's Davis Cup journey Kyrgios insists his decision to play in Saudi Arabia was not purely motivated by money 'When I retire, I want to know that I have left something and get many new fans into the sport.

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Australia ends positive Davis Cup week with 'incredibly frustrating' defeat to host Spain
3 months, 1 week ago

Australia ends positive Davis Cup week with 'incredibly frustrating' defeat to host Spain

ABC  

A near-perfect week for Australia's tennis men at the Davis Cup has crumbled on the final day, as they endured two painful near-misses in a 2-1 defeat to hosts Spain in Valencia. Captain Lleyton Hewitt said he was proud of his team even in defeat, revealing the physical lengths players went to in order to front up for this week's …

Nick Kyrgios exclusive interview: ‘I feel more respected in the U.S. than Australia’
1 year ago

Nick Kyrgios exclusive interview: ‘I feel more respected in the U.S. than Australia’

New York Times  

Nick Kyrgios is having a filtered coffee over ice at a Venice breakfast joint. “I don’t really go days here without people coming up, say hello, stuff like that,” he says, “but then, you know, they let you go about your business.” He also has another big project cooking — a deal with OnlyFans, the subscription social-media platform best known …

Kyrgios confirms he won’t compete at the Australian Open
1 year ago

Kyrgios confirms he won’t compete at the Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he won’t compete at the Australian Open next month because of ongoing injury concerns. The 28-year-old Australian said on social media he’ll miss the Grand Slam for a second straight year and did not put a timeline on his return from a lingering wrist injury. Kyrgios, whose name was absent from the entry …

Nick Kyrgios announces he won't play Australian Open via OnlyFans account
1 year ago

Nick Kyrgios announces he won't play Australian Open via OnlyFans account

ABC  

Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he will miss next month's Australian Open at Melbourne Park due to ongoing injury concerns, with the 28-year-old describing the decision as "heartbreaking". Key points: Kyrgios has been troubled by knee and wrist injuries this year He says he needed "a little more time" to get himself ready for the Australian Open Kyrgios made the announcement …

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from French Open 2023 due to knee injury
1 year, 7 months ago

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from French Open 2023 due to knee injury

India Today  

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the 2023 French Open due to the same knee injury that kept him out of the Australian Open in January. Kyrgios had undergone surgery in January for a knee injury and missed all three ATP 1000 clay-court events leading up to his withdrawal from Roland Garros. Kyrgios, 28, has been sidelined for …

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from ANOTHER tournament in major blow to Australian Open hopes
1 year, 11 months ago

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from ANOTHER tournament in major blow to Australian Open hopes

Daily Mail  

Nick Kyrgios has been dealt a huge blow in his bid to feature in the Australian Open after the tennis star withdrew from another warm up event. Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of another tournament just days out from the Australian Open 'The Adelaide International can confirm that Nick Kyrgios will not compete in Week 2 of the tournament,' a …

Kyrgios hits back at Hewitt after United Cup withdrawal
1 year, 11 months ago

Kyrgios hits back at Hewitt after United Cup withdrawal

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios said Australian co-captain Lleyton Hewitt threw him “under the bus” after his decision to withdraw from the United Cup mixed teams tournament to be in top condition for next month’s Australian Open. World number 22 Kyrgios, who enjoyed a superb 2022 winning the Australian Open men’s doubles title and finishing runner-up to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final, …

Kyrgios withdrew from United Cup to play at Australian Open in peak condition
1 year, 11 months ago

Kyrgios withdrew from United Cup to play at Australian Open in peak condition

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios said he withdrew from the inaugural edition of the United Cup to be in peak condition for next month’s Australian Open, adding that he did not expect everyone to understand the reasoning behind his decision. So feeling good physically is important.” Kyrgios added that he had been in communication with Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley and United …

The reason why Nick Kyrgios turned down his Davis Cup invitation
2 years ago

The reason why Nick Kyrgios turned down his Davis Cup invitation

ABC  

Nick Kyrgios has revealed that playing exhibition tennis in Saudi Arabia for a seven-figure sum rather than representing Australia in the Davis Cup was an "easy" decision for him. Key points: Nick Kyrgios turned down the chance to play Davis Cup for Australia in favour of a lucrative tournament in Saudi Arabia Kyrgios says he is not sure if he …

Australia beats Croatia to make Davis Cup final as Nick Kyrgios commits to Saudi Arabia tournament
2 years ago

Australia beats Croatia to make Davis Cup final as Nick Kyrgios commits to Saudi Arabia tournament

ABC  

Australia's battling tennis men have defied the odds, with a makeshift doubles pairing steering them to victory over Croatia and into their first Davis Cup final in 19 years on a nerve-shredding evening in Spain. Key points: Australia's win over Croatia has sent the team to its first Davis Cup final in 19 years The Aussies will face either Canada …

Nick Kyrgios unavailable for Australia's Davis Cup bid with plans to head home to be with sick mum
2 years, 4 months ago

Nick Kyrgios unavailable for Australia's Davis Cup bid with plans to head home to be with sick mum

ABC  

Nick Kyrgios has again opted out of the Davis Cup, with Alex de Minaur spearheading the Australian team in Hamburg, Germany next month. Key points: Nick Kyrgios will miss the Davis Cup in order to spend time with his sick mum in Australia Alex de Minaur will lead the six-strong team, including Wimbledon doubles champs Matt Ebden and Max Purcell …

Australian Open doubles champion Nick Kygrios left out of Davis Cup tie against Hungary in March
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open doubles champion Nick Kygrios left out of Davis Cup tie against Hungary in March

India Today  

Nick Kygrios has been left out of Australia's Davis Cup squad to face Hungary in March despite the star player winning the Australian Open doubles title along with Thanasi Kokkinakis last month. Kyrgios, who lost the men's singles second round to eventual runner-up Daniil Medvedev, paired up with Kokkinakis to win the first Grand Slam title of his career in …

Hewitt leaves doubles champion Kyrgios out of Davis Cup squad
2 years, 10 months ago

Hewitt leaves doubles champion Kyrgios out of Davis Cup squad

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios has been left out of Australia's Davis Cup team to face Hungary next month despite his recent doubles victory at the Australian Open, although partner Thanasi Kokkinakis has been selected by captain Lleyton Hewitt. Hewitt handed Luke Saville his debut while Australia number one Alex de Minaur, world number 12 doubles player John Peers and Alexei Popyrin will …

Nick Kyrgios out of Aus ATP Cup team as world ranking slips - Sports News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Nick Kyrgios out of Aus ATP Cup team as world ranking slips - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios has paid the price for a year of inaction over COVID-19 concerns after he was ruled out of Australia’s team for next month’s ATP Cup after his world ranking slipped to No. The ATP Cup will be held from February 1-5 in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open, the year’s first Grand Slam, and the event will feature …

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