Nick Kyrgios has found himself at the center of fresh controversy after sharing a photo with Australian rapper Ay Huncho, who is currently out on $1.8 million bail over alleged kidnapping and assault charges. The tennis star posted the black-and-white image on Instagram, showing him seated beside the rapper during a performance at Canberra’s Fiction nightclub on May 9.
Ay Huncho, whose real name is Ali Younes, has been linked to the Alameddine crime syndicate and recently had his bail conditions amended to allow him to perform shows across Australia. In the now-deleted post, Kyrgios captioned the image with “Keep waiting on it @ayhuncho” alongside four freezing face emojis. The rapper later re-shared the photo, and it remains visible on the nightclub’s official profile.
While there is no suggestion that Kyrgios has any involvement with the Alameddine network, his choice of company has raised eyebrows, especially following his recent breakup with long-time girlfriend and influencer Costeen Hatzi. The pair, who had been dating since 2021, announced their split in March, with Hatzi stating, “We haven’t spoken. Relationships sometimes end, and I believe it’s for the best”.
Kyrgios has also been dealing with struggles on the court, battling injuries since his Wimbledon final appearance in 2022. His comeback at the 2025 Brisbane International ended in a first-round loss, followed by a withdrawal from Indian Wells due to recurring pain. He is set to return at the French Open in men’s doubles alongside Jordan Thompson, marking his first appearance at Roland Garros in eight years.
Off the court, Kyrgios has listed his $1.6 million Sydney penthouse
for sale, which he bought in 2022. Meanwhile, he is expanding his brand in the entertainment world, co-hosting OnlyFans’ new OFTV series “Smash City”, blending celebrity and sport.The controversy surrounding Kyrgios continues to fuel debate, with fans and critics weighing in on his latest public appearance. Whether this incident will impact his career or personal life remains to be seen.
Nick Kyrgios in 2025
Now the world no.636, the Australian played his last match on the 21st of March when he surrendered to world no.24 Karen Khachanov 7-6(3) 6-0 in the 2nd round in Miami (draw).
At the moment, during this season Nick has achieved an overall 1-4 win-loss record.
He is also scheduled to play in Stuttgart (Boss Open) on the 9th of June.