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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Nick Kyrgios is one of the boldest players in modern-day tennis. Kyrgios turned pro in 2013 and has 6 ATP titles to his name. However, recently the former world number 13 has been more successful in doubles.

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As he won this year’s Australian Open and also made it to the semifinals of the Miami Open alongside his partner and friend, Thanasi Kokkinakis. Also, the 27 years old is very popular on social media as he keeps his fans updated on his whereabouts.

In a recent Instagram story, the 27 years old showed his support for the NBA team Boston Celtics

Nick Kyrgios Supports Boston Celtics

There is no denying that Kyrgios is a huge fan of the NBA team Boston Celtics. He once wore a Gordon Hayward’s jersey during a practice season of the US Open. Recently, the Aussie again showed his love and support for the NBA team by sharing an Instagram story. Ahead of the NBA finals.

In the caption, he wrote, “Let’s f*****g go, I ride and die this team.”

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Notably, the Celtics recently beat the Heat and advanced to the NBA finals.

Kyrgios reacts to Irina-Camelia Begu’s racket throwing incident

Nick Kyrgios reacted to the incident which was similar to what he had done in the Indian Wells earlier this year. The Australian threw his racket on the court in anger, after losing in the quarter final match against Rafael Nadal. The racked had almost hit the ball bay who somehow escaped. Notably, the 27 years old was fined $25000 and had to face heavy backlash for his irresponsible behavior.

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n a similar incident at French Open 2022, Romanian tennis star Irina-Camelia Begu was at a crucial stage of her third set. When she threw her racket out of frustration. The racket bounced and almost hit a child seated in the crowd.

When the Aussie saw the video of Begu on social media, he was quick to react to the issue. Sarcastically, he replied“So 25k fine? suspension?.” Although the organizers were quick to act on the incident. And they slapped the Romanian with a fine of $10000 for her actions.

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However, she was lucky enough to escape being defaulted as she was charged only with a code violation and was allowed to play. She eventually won the game too.