Nick Kyrgios has made quite a reputation for himself with his unfiltered opinions. The Aussie doesn’t shy away from having a go at the current or ex-pros, at the slightest of provocations. After relentlessly targeting Jannik Sinner for the failed dope tests at Indian Wells, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist recently labeled Boris Becker a ‘criminal’ without hesitation. And for what? Well, Becker commented ‘lol’ on an X post that was trolling Kyrgios. His tendency to say things unfiltered has turned the Aussie into one of the most controversial figures in the sport. But that’s not his entire personality. Away from the spotlight, Kyrgios is a different person, as his Instagram followers found out recently.

Kyrgios returned to the court this season with the Brisbane International, almost one and half years after his last tour-level performance at the 2023 Stuttgart Open. While his career-threatening knee and wrist injury sidelined him from many tournaments, he was thoughtful about the timing of his comeback. However, the 2018 Brisbane champion encountered bad luck in the tournament this time around, losing against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round. His doubles run with Djokovic also ended in sheer disappointment as the charismatic pair lost in the second round against the top seeds Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus.

Kyrgios next participated in the Australian Open but lost in the opening round there as well, to Jacob Fearnley.  Despite these setbacks and fitness concerns, Kyrgios is determined to regain his old form, one that helped him overpower Roger Federer in the 2015 Madrid Open’s R32. But away from the scene, he is enjoying some wholesome moments.

The Aussie ATP star shared his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi’s IG story that featured him and his adorable dachshund puppy named Boo. The story had Kyrgios hitting shots in a practice session as his dog watched him closely, not losing sight of the ball, even for a moment. “Boo watching,” captioned Hatzi tagging Kyrgios, who couldn’t help but acknowledge his dog’s love for him.

For those unversed, Boo often appears in Hatzi’s Instagram stories, with all the cuteness in the world. He was adopted by the couple in August 2023 and ever since, he has been indispensable to the family. Kyrgios’ social media influencer girlfriend shared an adorable moment with Boo last month, where the dog slept peacefully on her lap. “Has to always be half on me and half on Nick,” she wrote highlighting the comfort their dog shares with them.

Before Boo, Kyrgios has two other dogs — Quincy and King, who share a deep bond with the ATP star, bringing balance to his hectic life.

Nick Kyrgios’ dogs remind him of “life’s simple pleasures”

Nick Kyrgios reflected on the importance of his dogs in his life in an interview with the Health Hacker in 2021. “I have two at home, Quincy and King. They always give me a smile and make me realize how important the simple things are in life,” he revealed.

Like Boo, Quincy is an adorable dachshund and King is a golden retriever. Earlier they stayed with Kyrgios in his Canberra home, the dogs later moved in with his family when the ATP star started living with his girlfriend in Sydney. In 2023, Kyrgios shared a picture with Quincy with an adorable message: “Miss you.” His words carried his deep affection for his old companion.

For Kyrgios, his dogs aren’t just his pets but his family. When he played his 2022 Wimbledon, his mother Nill Kyrgios stayed in her son’s Canberra home, looking after Quincy and King.

Kyrgios’ love for his pet showcases an unexplored side of his personality. Yet, he is widely known for his unfiltered opinions which, at times, are harsh as well. Which side of his personality do you like? Share your thoughts in the comments below.