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Looks like the Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios and Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas have patched up their differences. The Australian defeated Tsitsipas in their third-round meeting at the Wimbledon Championships 2022. While it was an entertaining match, Tsitsipas was not happy with Kyrgios.
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Later, the Greek labeled him as a bully after the match. The Aussie didn’t hold back either and called Tsitsipas soft. The rivalry seemed to form as the two kept on targeting each other. Later, Tsitsipas asked Kyrgios for a rematch to avenge his loss. However, the two tried to leave the past behind them, as they paired up to play doubles recently. Kyrgios also came up with an Instagram post to break the ice. Here’s how Tsitsipas responded.
Nick Kyrgios’ friendly gesture for Stefanos Tsitsipas
Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas paired up to play doubles in the Diriyah Tennis Cup exhibition tournament. It was a special match, considering the fiery comments exchanged between the stars during Wimbledon earlier this year. Although the duo lost in a tense match at the exhibition event, Kyrgios later came up with an Instagram post giving his fans a hint at the, possibly, mended relationship between the two.
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“how it’s going vs how it started….” Kyrgios wrote.
In the first picture, the duo looks a bit off. However, in the next picture, we can see them bonding well.
Later, Tsitsipas replied, “You’re crazy bro!”
Even though they lost the match, their fans will be happy as the duo successfully moved on and seemed to bond well.
Not the first time Kyrgios started a bromance after a fight
Nick Kyrgios is the player most fans look forward to for entertainment. Apart from his on-court skills, the way he entertains the fans with his antics is something fans enjoy every time he steps on to the court. However, at times, he gets criticism for getting carried away as well.
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His fiery nature made sure that the Aussie got into arguments and even fight with fellow ATP stars. A similar thing happened when he called out Novak Djokovic during his Australian Open vaccination fiasco. However, the two left it behind and started off afresh when they met again in the Wimbledon final. Djokovic also praised Kyrgios and his team in the post-match ceremony.
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The 27-year-old has done it again, this time with Tsitsipas. It’s a great sign for a player like Kyrgios who always faces the wrath of fans for his behavior. Kyrgios has definitely shown more maturity in his last few tournaments.
What are your thoughts on the Aussie’s behavior of late? Do you think he will avoid getting into controversies in 2023?
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