Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios recently unveiled the pivotal role played by Andy Murray in rescuing him from a period of self-harm. Kyrgios, recognized for his on-court prowess and candor, revealed Murray’s intervention after noticing marks on Kyrgios’ arm.
Expressing gratitude for Murray’s unwavering support, Kyrgios acknowledged, “Andy was always a big supporter of me. He saw it the self-harm and he said, ‘What’s that on your arm?’ It was pretty bad at that stage.”
In a Netflix documentary, Kyrgios shared, “It was pretty dark to be honest. I won tournaments on the professional tour, drinking every night, self-harming, burning things on my arm, cutting myself for fun. It became an addiction of pain. I hated myself.”
Kyrgios also reflected on his transformation into a relatable figure for those facing similar struggles, saying, “I’ve almost been a beacon for people who are struggling. That’s been the most powerful thing in my career.”
He emphasized the impact of his relatability, adding, “They send me photos in my Instagram, direct messages, self-harming and genuinely wanting to commit suicide. That’s making a real difference, and I’m just really proud.”
Murray’s timely intervention and Kyrgios’ subsequent commitment to supporting individuals facing mental health battles illustrate the profound impact of empathy and solidarity in overcoming personal adversities.
Nick Kyrgios in 2023
At the moment ranked no.470, the Australian played his last match on the 13th of June when he was overcome by world no.119 Yibing Wu 7-5 6-3 in the 1st round in Stuttgart (draw).
This season Kyrgios has achieved an overall 0-1 match record.
Andy Murray in 2023
LWLLLLWLWW Currently the world no.42, Murray played his last match on the 30th of October when he was defeated by world no.12 Alex De Minaur 7-6(5) 4-6 7-5 in the 1st round in Paris (draw).
This year Andy owns a composed 31-18 match record. The Brit has won 3 titles in 2023 in the Aix En Provence Challenger, the Surbiton Challenger and the Nottingham Challenger. The Brit was the finalist in Doha.
Nick Kyrgios and Andy Murray squared off 7 times. Their record is 6-1 for Murray. The last time they locked horns, Andy Murray won 7-6(5) 6-2 in the semifinal in Stuttgart (Mercedes Cup) in June 2022.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Nick Kyrgios and Andy Murray |
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