Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios recently engaged in a heated exchange with a top 10 pickleball player after the latter made a controversial statement on social media. The pickleball player’s comment, which has since been deleted, sparked outrage among tennis enthusiasts.
In the now-deleted post, the pickleball player wrote, “Yeah. Let’s hide under the bed after this statement hahahaha bro get me the best pickleball player and compare his talent to Roger Federer. Wild tweet, wild thought. Delete right now 😂 I love pickle. But you had too many tequilas.”
Kyrgios swiftly responded to the statement, expressing his disbelief and disdain. The Australian tennis sensation criticized the comparison between pickleball and tennis legend Roger Federer, labeling it as ridiculous.
Yeah. Let’s hide under the bed after this statement hahahaha bro get me the best pickleball player and compare his talent to Roger Federer. Wild tweet, wild thought. Delete right now 😂 I love pickle. But you had too many tequilas 😵
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) April 2, 2024
The incident serves as a cautionary tale for athletes to exercise discretion and sensitivity when making comparisons across sports. While healthy debate and discussion are welcomed, it is essential to approach such topics with respect and consideration for the integrity of each sport.
Nick Kyrgios in 2024
Currently ranked no.470, the Australian played his last match on the 13th of June 2023 when he lost to world no.298 Yibing Wu 7-5 6-3 in the 1st round in Stuttgart (draw).
At present, during this year Kyrgios achieved a composed 0-1 record.
Nick Kyrgios |
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