Andy Roddick, the former world No. 1 tennis player, recently launched a scathing critique of Nick Kyrgios, calling him out for his controversial social media behavior. Roddick’s comments came during an episode of his podcast, “Served,” where he expressed his frustration with Kyrgios’ actions, particularly his recent comments about 16-year-old Cruz Hewitt.
Kyrgios had commented on a post by Cruz Hewitt, who was seen practicing with Jannik Sinner, by adding needle emojis and suggesting that Hewitt was training with a doper. Kyrgios later claimed he was joking, but Roddick was not amused. He accused Kyrgios of being more of an “influencer” than a tennis player, saying that Kyrgios “lives for likes” and is constantly seeking interactions on social media.
Roddick also pointed out the hypocrisy in Kyrgios’ behavior, especially in light of his past comments about Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek. Kyrgios had been vocal about his belief that Sinner should be banned from the sport following failed anti-doping tests, despite the International Tennis Integrity Agency ruling that Sinner bore no fault or negligence. Roddick, who has always been an advocate for fair play, found Kyrgios’ stance contradictory and damaging to the sport.
In his podcast, Roddick emphasized that Kyrgios is undeniably talented and capable of achieving great things in tennis, but his actions on social media are overshadowing his potential. He urged Kyrgios to focus on his game and leave the controversies behind.
Roddick’s comments have sparked a debate within the tennis community about the role of social media in sports and the responsibility of athletes to maintain a positive image. While some agree with Roddick’s assessment, others believe that Kyrgios’ outspoken nature is part of what makes him unique and relatable to fans.
Nick Kyrgios in 2025
Now the world no., Nick played his last match on the 31st of December 2024 when he lost to world no.30 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6(2) 6-7(4) 7-6(3) in the 1st round in Brisbane (draw).
This season Kyrgios owns a 0-1 match record.