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Nick Kyrgios lost his opportunity to reach the US Open 2022 semi-finals after losing to Karen Khachanov. After the game, the Australian was seen venting his frustration on his racket. However, Kyrgios once talked about what he would do to a PS5 controller while playing games.

Kyrgios is a famous Australian tennis player renowned for his excellent skills. However, the 27-year-old is more famous for his hot-tempered personality. He has been in the news headlines multiple times because of his tantrums on the court. Recently, he showcased his hotheadedness at the latest Grand Slam.

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Nick Kyrgios prioritize a PS5 controller over a racket

It’s been two years since the release of the Sony PlayStation 5. It’s one of the best console currently, offering an elite gaming experience. Further, Sony joined hands with the Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgiyos to promote their new home console in the “Land Down Under.”

Sony released a video on PlayStation Australia’s YouTube channel, where Kyrgios unboxed a brand new PlayStation 5 and started playing Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. The 27-year-old was enjoying the elite experience of playing the FPS game on the console.

However, while playing the game, Kyrgios was impressed with the new DualSense Controller. Suddenly, he talked about fans wondering whether he would break a PlayStation 5 to cool his head. The Aussie has gained some notoriety for breaking rackets to express his frustration.

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But the 27-year-old rejected the idea of breaking a PlayStation 5 ever. He said, “I feel like people would expect me to go through controllers like I go through tennis racquets, but I’m not going to break these new PS5 controllers. No chance, they’re too valuable.”

Kyrgios would love to become a gamer in the future

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Many professional athletes have transitioned to being a gamer after or while playing their respective sports. Athletes like Sergio Aguero, Neymar, and Lando Norris started streaming video games.

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In the PlayStation 5 video, Nick Kyrgios claimed he’s one of the best gamers among tennis players. He loves gaming and might become a gamer in the future. The Australian said, “I think when I reach that 10-year mark professionally, I think I want to try and transition into the gaming environment.”

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Kyrgios turned into a professional tennis player in 2013, meaning he would enter the 10-year mark in 2023. So, it would be interesting to see if he actually transitions to the gaming scene. What do you think about Nick Kyrgios’s passion for video games?