Nick Kyrgios has ignited controversy with a comment about his ex-girlfriend, Anna Kalinskaya, who is now dating world No.1 Jannik Sinner. In response to a 2020 photo of himself and Kalinskaya at an LA Lakers game, Kyrgios posted “Second serve” on X, which many interpreted as a disparaging remark.
The comment drew significant backlash, with calls for ESPN to remove him from his commentary role at the US Open. Tennis commentator Jon Wertheim and journalist Ben Rothenberg criticized Kyrgios for his history of inappropriate comments and behavior.
Kyrgios defended himself, arguing his comment was not meant to be abusive and challenging those who took offense. “Abusive? What’s abusive about what I said?” Kyrgios responded, insisting he had no intention of offending anyone.
Additionally, Kyrgios has publicly criticized Sinner over a doping controversy, which has further fueled the debate. Despite Sinner’s successful appeal against a provisional suspension for a banned substance, Kyrgios believes the process was unfair compared to other players’ experiences.
Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.1, Sinner achieved a 54-5 match record in 2024. The Italian is now having a run at the U.S. Open where he ousted the world no.140 Mackenzie Mcdonald 2-6 6-2 6-1 6-2, the world no.49 Alex Michelsen 6-4 6-0 6-2, the world no.87 Christopher O Connell 6-1 6-4 6-2, the world no.14 Tommy Paul 7-6(3) 7-6(5) 6-1
, the world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-2 1-6 6-1 6-4 and the world no.25 Jack Draper 7-5 7-6(3) 6-2.Jannik Sinner will face the world no.12 Taylor Fritz in the final on Sunday at 2:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Their current record is 1-1.
Jannik has won 5 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle and Cincinnati.
The Italian won 16 titles in his career: 7 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner will compete next in Beijing (China Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 23rd of September.
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