In a recent interview with the ATP Tour that left fans in a state of curiosity, Australian tennis’ bad boy Nick Kyrgios hinted at a surprising connection in his contacts book. When asked to reveal the most famous name he had stored in his phone, Kyrgios playfully dropped a bombshell, mentioning the certain celebrity chef extraordinaire, Gordon Ramsay.
Famous for his unpredictable actions and behavior on the tennis court, Kyrgios initially acted mysteriously, casually replying that he has some tennis players on his phone. “I don’t know. I’ve got some tennis players in there, but I don’t know.” the Aussie stated.
An unconventional bond between two worlds
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When asked more about it, the enigmatic but controversial tennis star soon spilled the beans, revealing – “Okay, Gordon Ramsay I guess.” As fans digested the surprising news of Kyrgios’s connection with Ramsay, they couldn’t help but wonder how a tennis player and a world-renowned chef came to work together. The intriguing answer lies in their joint participation in a television show, soon to be aired in Australia.
“You know, we did a little TV show together, so it’s coming to Australia. So yeah, probably Gordon. He’s a good lad,” Kyrgios revealed. This revelation instantly ignited speculation and interest, encouraging questions about the nature of their collaboration.
Kyrgios was then asked to FaceTime the Hell’s Kitchen star in the interview. Undisturbed by the chance of being turned down, Kyrgios humorously remarked while trying to FaceTime Ramsay during the interview. He quipped, “It’s FaceTiming. I don’t think he’s going to pick up, though. I’m not even expecting him to pick up, so it’s fine.”
“No, it’s not happening. He’s probably cooking lunch,” he playfully added after Kyrgios received a blank response from Ramsay.
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Kyrgios’s long-awaited return to tennis met with disappointment
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While Kyrgios’ connection with Ramsay made waves, fans were equally excited about his return to the tennis court, which led to utter disappointment as he suffered a straight-sets defeat against Wu Yibing at the Stuttgart Open.
Wu delivered an impressive performance, ultimately securing a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Kyrgios. The defeat in the first round of the tournament undoubtedly comes as a disappointment for Kyrgios and his fans, who had eagerly awaited his return to competitive play.
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With a straight set defeat for Kyrgios, one can’t help but wonder – will this setback fuel his comeback or test his resolve on the road to recovery?