Nick Kyrgios is a talented, swift, and aggressive player on the court. His aggressive strokes match with the on-court outbursts that he is not very great at hiding. Along with that, the player is very expressive and presents his opinions without any filter.
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The Australian player did not hide his discontent with former US president Donald Trump in 2017 during a press conference.
Nick Kyrgios took a dig at former US President Donald Trump in 2017
Back in 2017, Kyrgios was attending a press conference in Sydney. But the highlight of the conference was the text on the shirt he was wearing. It had, “F*** Donald Trump” written on it. Moreover, the player had also worn a top with a picture of the former US President with devil horns.
When the reporters asked him about the T-shirt, the player did not hesitate in expressing his views and said confidently, “It’s pretty explanatory”.
Not to forget, Nick Kyrgios has come under the scrutiny of both media and people several times for his on-court remarks. The player has engaged in various on-court debacles where he has had to face various fines too. The Aussie got fined at the Wimbledon finals too, for cursing in front of Prince George of the royal family.
How is Kyrgios faring in 2022?
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Nick Kyrgios has had an adventurous year with him reaching the finals of Wimbledon. However, he could not win the major, but that did not put an end to his zeal.
The Australian player won the Citi Open, ending his three-year title drought, and also won in the double’s category along with his partner Jack Sock.
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Nick is now all geared up for the hard-court season and he will now be a tough contender to be the reigning champion of the US Open. The player has proved his worth by reaching the finals of Wimbledon and putting up a good fight against Novak Djokovic.