Australian Star Nick Kyrgios Defends Participating in Controversial Saudi Arabia Exhibition Event – ‘It’s a Bonus for Me’

Nick Kyrgios, the controversial Australian tennis player, has finally answered the latest gossip. He had refused to play for his native team at the 2022 Davis Cup. However, Alex De Minaur and Thanasi Kokkinakis’s Australian team had an inspiring run to the final.  The dream ended when they were unable to defeat Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov’s Canada by even a set. Later, Kyrgios shared a sarcastic comment when questioned about his participation. Fans were too quick to point his intentions out.

The controversial Australian has made a statement for the first time since shunning the Australian Davis Cup team. The win would have ended a 19-year drought against Canada in the championship match. Meanwhile, Kyrgios was getting ready to compete in a tournament in Saudi Arabia. In reply to a comment on Twitter, he self-reported that he was traveling to a Dubai exhibition tournament for a six-figure salary. He has finally spoken out after the internet went into a spiral about his behavior.

Nick Kyrgios, the Australian star explains his rude sarcasm

In an exclusive interview, Kyrgios discussed his recent tennis setbacks. He explained why he chose to compete in the 2022 Diriyah Tennis Cup. The 12-player exhibition in Saudi Arabia, which has stirred up controversy, includes the world No. 22 player. Kyrgios was quoted as, “I’m always excited about the idea of playing this type of event.” The 27-year-old explained he did it for the fans involved.

The Aussie further added, “I love traveling to places where you don’t know much about tennis..” He made it clear that he had made an effort to promote the sport. He hopes that after his participation, many more fans will be drawn to the sport and will remember his legacy.

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The Aussie further said, ” I think it’s a bonus for me to be able to play these matches..” He plans to use the match fitness gained from such events to get ahead of the competition at the start of the season. Kyrgios claimed he wanted to leave a lasting legacy by bringing in new fans to the sport.

The Australian wishes for an incredible 2023 campaign

The second half of the 2022 season has seen him exhibit remarkable consistency. A run to the 2022 Wimbledon final was among its highlights. He intends to continue doing that over the upcoming few months and shared that he expects some big things during his 2023 season.

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He also emphasized that winning the Grand Slams is his top priority, as his 2022 US Open quarterfinal loss had hurt his motivation. He had defeated Daniil Medvedev, the top seed and defending champion enroute to the quarterfinals. Let us know what you think about Kyrgios and his latest claims in the comments below.