Nick Kyrgios has once again found himself in hot water with tennis fans after making controversial statements about fellow player Jannik Sinner. During a recent appearance on the “Nothing Major” podcast, Kyrgios expressed his eagerness to face Sinner on the court, stating, “If we were to play against each other at the Australian Open, I would be able to move every person in the audience against him. I am ready to start a riot, I would leave aside all respect and do absolutely anything to win”. These remarks have sparked a significant backlash on social media, with many fans criticizing Kyrgios for his lack of sportsmanship and respect.
This isn’t the first time Kyrgios has made headlines for his provocative comments about Sinner. Following Sinner’s victory at the Shanghai Masters, Kyrgios took to social media to voice his disapproval, calling it “ridiculous” that Sinner was allowed to compete after being cleared of doping accusations. Kyrgios has been vocal about his belief that Sinner should face harsher consequences, despite the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s decision to clear the Italian player of any wrongdoing.
The tennis community has been divided over Kyrgios’s comments, with very few supporting his outspoken nature and the majority condemning his approach. Critics argue that Kyrgios’s behavior undermines the spirit of the sport and sets a poor example for younger players. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how these controversies will impact Kyrgios’s career and his relationships with fellow players.
Here are some comments and hilarious memes about the episode.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Now the world no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 24th of November when he defeated world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2) 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Until now, during this year Jannik has managed to achieve a composed 73-6 record. Jannik clinched 8 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Shanghai and the Nitto ATP Finals. Sinner got to the final in Beijing.