Tennis fans, wake up! The new Nick Kyrgios tweet is out, or shall we say the new Kyrgios controversy is out? The Australian has been unable to compete in the ATP tournaments this year owing to his injuries. To compensate for that, he has started competing in social media wars. His recent tweet once again received plenty of backlash from the fans.
It goes without saying that all players receive plenty of criticism from fans. Kyrgios, in particular, has to deal with severe criticism, as fans believe that he is not serious about tennis. The Australian decided to fire back at a critic today with a couple of brutal replies that irked many tennis fans.
Twitterati ridicules Nick Kyrgios for his outrageous reply
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After withdrawing from Rogers Cup, Nick Kyrgios has dropped out of the top 100 of the ATP rankings. Knowing Kyrgios’ history of disrespecting lower-ranked players, a critic mocked the Australian indicating that he would now be ranked below the players he shows contempt towards.
However, Kyrgios fired back, saying, “Protected ranking of 21 and will be able to get wildcards whenever I please. Good try tho.😂” He further added, “That’s what happens when you pack out crowds everywhere in the world my boy. That includes you live streaming it with your hands down your p*nts 👀😂😴”
That’s what happens when you pack out crowds everywhere in the world my boy. That includes you live streaming it with your hands down your pants 👀😂😴
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) August 2, 2023
The fans were furious with his condescendence and lashed out at him on Twitter.
ur a very very weird and disgusting person on top of ur delusions https://t.co/GPGwAeh0nF
— zuzi ˚* (@luvmywolfs) August 2, 2023
He was also sarcastically mocked by a few fans.
this is the funniest thing i’ve read on TT in a minute 🥹 don’t hate me y’all
— ons4ever (@downthreebreaks) August 2, 2023
Fans chastised Kyrgios and suggested that his tweet was filled with narcissism.
This level of narcissism is just very, very weird. https://t.co/gYtcgToFMF
— Owen (@tennisnation) August 2, 2023
“Nick, it’s not too late to log off buddy.”, sums up the reaction of a large majority of tennis fans.
Nick, it’s not too late to log off buddy.
— Asmita (@asmitaghosh18) August 2, 2023
One of the fans minced no words in ridiculing Kyrgios. She called him a bully and pointed out that occupying wildcard spots is not a flex by any means.
Taking wildcards away from other deserving and hardworking players is not the flex you think it is. Besides, you ain't entertaining, you're just a bully. https://t.co/VHaW7T5nDa
— My GOAT is RF (@girlsfaning) August 2, 2023
Another fan made a point that Kyrgios might not receive as many wildcards since he hasn’t achieved much in his career.
You might be the biggest entertainer in the game, but you still haven’t reached the stature of the legends of the game yet. Doubt how many wildcards you would get. Grow up dude, start respecting the game, the players/lower ranked players (meaning both ATP and WTA)
— Barbie (@Helena_tennis) August 2, 2023
“Bro thinks he knows ball 🤣🤣“, said another fan to mock Kyrgios’ opinion.
Bro thinks he knows ball 🤣🤣
— john carelli (@carellijawn) August 2, 2023
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It was just another day in the office for Kyrgios. Not the first, and by the looks of it, definitely not the last time he has caused a social media outrage. He has often been on the receiving end of criticism for his strong opinions. Fans believe that most of his comments are unnecessary and only tarnishes his reputation further.
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