Australian tennis maverick Nick Kyrgios has once again ignited a social media firestorm with his signature candor, simultaneously captivating and polarizing fans. Days after announcing his withdrawal from the US Open, Kyrgios has been spending a lot of time on Twitter, starting up a fire.
Kyrgios responded to a tweet that listed players who are highly ranked in both singles and doubles, making a humorous comment about the timing of this statistic. His remark set off a wave of reactions from fans, ranging from playful jokes to serious remarks.
Kyrgios sparks social media storm with humorous tweet
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Kyrgios, renowned for his unfiltered commentary on and off social media, injected a dash of humor into the narrative by stating, “Funny this stat didn’t exist last year when I was playing healthy.” This seemingly jestful comment promptly set Twitter ablaze as fans rushed to share their sentiments, ranging from playful banter to palpable frustration.
Funny this stat didn’t exist last year when I was playing healthy 😂
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) August 19, 2023
A fan randomly shared a stat, since stats were being discussed.
https://t.co/Jba1LwAbHE pic.twitter.com/OcwCgGdgSs
— She won that one point (@AndreescuOUT) August 19, 2023
One fan hilariously pointed out, “Because no one knows you boo”
Because no one knows you boo https://t.co/Jba1LwAbHE
— She won that one point (@AndreescuOUT) August 19, 2023
Another fan continued the ridicule, “I’m surprised Nick has the time to tweet in between his Pokémon games . Let your racquet and pokeballs do the talking big guy”.
I’m surprised Nick has the time to tweet in between his Pokémon games
Let your racquet and pokeballs do the talking big guy 👍🏻 https://t.co/fUTwYZBB2Q
— Gaelen ☘️ (@GaelenBet) August 19, 2023
A third fan called him out on his self-centred behavior, “Its not all about youuuuu Nick!”
Its not all about youuuuu Nick! 😉
— TheTennisTalker (@TheTennisTalker) August 19, 2023
– Another fan stated, “cause nobody cares about you, honey”
cause nobody cares about you, honey ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
— maja | tennis podcaster (@missswiatekfan) August 19, 2023
A fan sarcastically quipped, “Agree. From now on all future tennis stats should be framed in the context of that one quite good year you had.”
Agree. From now on all future tennis stats should be framed in the context of that one quite good year you had.
— Sam (@amigatehouse) August 19, 2023
A fan pondered, “maybe you would be healthy if u worked as much as your peers”
maybe you would be healthy if u worked as much as your peers
— Vic 🟦👍🏼 | #IStandWithSimona (@limuzinaxd) August 19, 2023
A different fan pointed out the irony, “And after that he moans on ig about people not understanding him and his confidence”
And after that he moans on ig about people not understanding him and his confidence
— auggie0815 (@auggie0815) August 19, 2023
A health nut fan yawped, “Unhealthy lifestyle catching up with you champ too early. Hope you heal quickly so we can watch you on the court.”
Unhealthy lifestyle catching up with you champ too early. Hope you heal quickly so we can watch you on the court.
— DanioBozzi (@DanioBozzi) August 19, 2023
– A fan hilariously asked, “Do you even play tennis bro?”
Do you even play tennis bro? 😂
— Daniel Coffey (@DanielCoffey42) August 19, 2023
– A fan dropped a reality check, “Everyone has forgotten you and nobody wants you to come back”
Everyone has forgotten you and nobody wants you to come back
— Eminem J. Cartman (@TrumplsCancer) August 19, 2023
-A fan done with his antics, stated, “OMG, this guy will be posting about his 2022 season for the next 50 years”
OMG, this guy will be posting about his 2022 season for the next 50 years
— Jorge Bustos (@bozton) August 19, 2023
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With Kyrgios not playing in any of the 4 grand slams this year, his future at the ATP tour seems bleak. But, earlier this year, Kyrgios did share an insight on what his future as a tennis player holds.
Kyrgios’ candid journey and the realities of professional sports
Earlier this year, Kyrgios opened up in the Netflix docu-series Break Point about his struggles. He admitted that the previous year could have marked the end of his tennis career if things didn’t go well. This candid confession adds depth to his public persona, showing the challenges that come with being a professional athlete.
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The unpredictable trajectory of Kyrgios’ career and his candidness about his uncertainties and aspirations inject a humanizing touch to his enigmatic persona. These revelations underscore the tenacity required to navigate the intricate realm of professional sports, where a single year can redefine an athlete’s path.
Nick Kyrgios continues to be a talking point in the tennis world, stirring conversations with his candid remarks. While his tweet may have caused a stir, it also gives a glimpse into the mind of a skilled athlete navigating the world of professional tennis.