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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 20, 2022 Australia’s Nick Kyrgios reacts during his second round match against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 20, 2022 Australia’s Nick Kyrgios reacts during his second round match against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Nick Kyrgios remains the great entertainer on the ATP circuit right now. Playing doubles with fellow Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis, the duo has managed to make fans care more about doubles tennis with their interviews, their entertaining style of play, and light-hearted camaraderie.
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The Australian pair had their semifinal match against Horacio Zeballos and Marcel Granollers, seeded 3rd. Kyrgios and Kokkinakis won the match 7-6(4), 6-4, to advance to the finals. The last hurdle in their path to the Australian Open title is another all-Australian team of Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell.
Nick Kyrgios smashes his racket
Nick Kyrgios is known for wearing his heart on his sleeve during matches, which can sometimes result in him losing his cool. He plays animatedly, interacting often with the crowd, and the semifinal match was no different. Even with his friend Kokkinakis by his side, he could not maintain his composure.
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Nick Kyrgios threw his racket on the court after surrendering a break point.
He then raised his middle finger in the direction of the Australian Open crowd. pic.twitter.com/woS9R585kr
— ESPN (@espn) January 27, 2022
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