The inaugural ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics took place in grand style last evening. The mega event garnered world attention with its glamourous display and star-studded line-up. The much-awaited tennis event also began in sublime fashion, with some of the best players going head to head. However, as fans tuned in to witness their favorites, a certain Nick Kyrgios was busy making headlines elsewhere.
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Australian tennis star, Nick Kyrgios, is one of the most dynamic players in the sport. Even away from the Tokyo event currently, he doesn’t fail to be a part of the action. Nick embraces his quirky personality both on and off the court. Unfiltered, he is known for being his unapologetic self and making his feelings heard.
Recently, the Aussie star took to his Twitter to share a rather hysterical but ironic tweet, talking about the multiple clay tournaments taking place right now. “It’s detrimental to the sport,” he said.
“No wonder we are going backwards” – Nick Kyrgios
For tennis enthusiasts, no amount of tennis is ever enough. However, as a player, Nick feels the sport is moving backward with the rising clay tournaments, as they hold little value. His comments came in as a reply to an update of ongoing competitions.
He said, “Bro why is there still clay bringing in absolutely ZERO FANS, ZERO CROWDS. ZERO HYPE. It?s detrimental to the sport. My god. Excluding Gasquet, cuz he playing for just points this is just sad man. No wonder we are going backwards.”
Are you a fan 😅🥱
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) July 24, 2021
While many agreed with the Aussie, he also faced backlash for his harsh criticism. Regardless, he indulged in friendly banter with one of the journalists who reported his unfiltered comments.
Disappointing season for nick
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Nick Kyrgios was last seen at the 2021 Wimbledon Championship. Starting his campaign with youthful exuberance, Nick played at his absolute best. However, his dream form soon met with an unfortunate reality; Nick was forced to retire from the tournament following an abdominal injury.
He also made front-page headlines, partnering with his idol, Venus Williams, for the mixed doubles event.
The thrilling partnership sent fans into a frenzy as the dynamic duo won their first game in style. However, with Nick’s injury in play, the two were ruled out of the tournament. As a result, he also missed out on the Summer Olympic Games. Regardless, Nick has begun his preparations to make a return at the 2021 US Open, hoping to resurrect his disappointing season.
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