The Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has set his sights on Serena Williams‘ former coach. He indirectly teased the famous coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, on Instagram, as he recently expressed his wish to work with the up-and-coming Danish player Holger Rune.
Nick Kyrgios, known for his fiery temper and on-court antics, has had a tumultuous relationship with the tennis establishment. However, he recently shared his excitement on his Instagram story to coach/mentor Holger Rune.
Nick Kyrgios teases Serena Williams’ former coach with open admission
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Mouratoglou is one of the most successful coaches in the sport. He has guided Serena Williams to multiple Grand Slam titles during their time together. He is also known for his work with other top players, like Coco Gauff and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Kyrgios and Mouratoglou have had a rocky past. The Australian has been critical of the Frenchman in the past. However, Kyrgios recently expressed excitement and willingness to help the Frenchman’s student Holger Rune. On his Instagram story, the Aussie answered a fan question about coaching someone. He said, “Yes, I would love this! The one person I want to help is @holgerrune.”
In keeping with his history, Kyrgios seems to have taken another jab at Mouratoglou. The potential partnership between Kyrgios and Mouratoglou would be an interesting one, as both have a reputation for being outspoken and unpredictable. However, the two have also been known to produce results. Combine their dominant style with the explosive nature of Rune, and fans might be in for a treat.
Kyrgios has been on a tear of late. He has also shown a renewed dedication to the sport, working with a mental coach and focusing on his fitness. Mouratoglou, on the other hand, has a proven track record of success, having helped Serena Williams win 10 Grand Slam titles.
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The question remains if this partnership will happen or not. However, it’s clear that Kyrgios is eager to help Holger Rune in his development as a player. Only time will tell if his wish will come true.
Kyrgios disappointed eager fans with his withdrawal
Kyrgios recently made a surprise announcement at the Australian Open. He revealed that he would have to withdraw from the tournament due to a torn meniscus. Before the tournament began, Kyrgios had shown signs of physical strain and even pulled out of the United Cup just before the team’s first press conference. With the injury requiring surgery, the future of Kyrgios’s return to the tennis court is uncertain. This is a disappointment for both the tournament and his fans around the world, who were looking forward to watching his exciting style of play in Melbourne.
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Despite his reputation, Kyrgios has been working hard to improve his fitness and conditioning in recent months. He had been training hard and had even withdrawn from some exhibition matches ahead of the Australian Open to focus on his preparation. This made his withdrawal from the tournament all the more surprising and disappointing.