Tag: Controversy
Kyrgios’ ban cut to 3 weeks
Nick Kyrgios received a ban of 8 weeks after he refused to compete in his match against Misha Zverev in Shanghai (he was defeated 6-3 6-1).
As per the ATP statement, the ban could have been reduced to 3 weeks if the Australian agreed to...
Kyrgios needs to respect the tour. FEDERER
Roger Federer is one of the most admired players in tennis history, and he has never concealed an immense respect for the sport. Nick Kyrgios is (in theory) on his way to greatness, but unfortunately, he hasn't shown the same respect to tennis as...
Del Potro insults Haase’s mother in Basel!
Juan Martin Del Potro is one of the most likable players on tour, but on Thursday in Basel, he couldn’t contain his rage against Robin Haase.
What happened?
Del Potro was leading 6-3 3-2 (on serve) when he was broken by Haase. Juan Martin was under...
Kyrgios banned again from Newcombe awards
Nick Kyrgios is the Australian number one, and he is ending the current season with three titles (Marseille, Atlanta, and Tokyo).
This feat is not enough for Nick to be considered for the Newcombe Medal. Once again, the organization has taken in account Nick’s controversial behavior that,...
Kyrgios pulls out from Rotterdam to play the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Kyrgios lacks all of this, and he is showing once again his lack of dedication by pulling gout the ATP500 in Rotterdam to play in basketball's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game next February.
Why the organization is happy not to have Kyrgios
It was tournament director Richard...
Malaysia Airlines drops Kyrgios
Malaysia Airline has been struggling for some time to rebuild its image after two terrible disasters.
The career decided to take on board Nick Kyrgios as its brand ambassador because he was one on the most intriguing figures in sport and also because his mother...
We cannot control Kyrgios anymore. WOODBRIDGE
Tennis Australia's former head of men's tennis, Todd Woodbridge, is quite perplexed by what Nick Kyrgios is experiencing right now.
According to Todd, Tennis Australia has done everything possible to help the youngster, but now Nick s pretty much by his own.
We cannot control Kyrgios...
My ban is fair. KYRGIOS
Nick Kyrgios will try to bounce back once again after hitting another low point.
The Australian produced probably the biggest tanking in tennis history when he “sorts of” refused to fully compete in China against Misha Zverev to then engage in an unpleasant altercation with...
Kyrgios was distraught after Shanghai. KERMODE
The ATP has just fined and banned Nick Kyrgios, but according to its boss, Chris Kermode, they do not want just to punish the Australian, but they aim at helping him to cope with the pressure he is facing.
Kermode acknowledges that Nick was genuinely...
Kyrgios banned for 8 weeks, less if he sees psychologist
Nick Kyrgios hit new lows in Shanghai where last week he practically refused to compete during his match against Misha Zverev. Things got even worse in the following press conference where he clearly stated that he didn’t care about the spectators.
The Australian was already...