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  • Nick Kyrgios explains his decision to skip Australian Open

    Nick Kyrgios explains his decision to skip Australian Open

    Nick Kyrgios won’t be able to play in the Australian Open for the second year in a row because he is still recovering from his injuries.

    In January, the Australian player couldn’t participate in the first big tournament of the year because he had surgery on his knee. He had to rest for five months after that.

    He missed the French Open because of a foot injury and couldn’t play in Wimbledon and the US Open because of a wrist problem.

    The 28-year-old only played one game in 2023 and was not chosen to play in the main competition in January.

    Kyrgios said on his Only Fans page that he won’t play in Melbourne in the New Year because he’s still recovering from injuries.

    Kyrgios said he is sad that he can’t play in the 2024 Australian Open.

    Certainly, very sad. I have a lot of great memories there, and I just want to get back to playing really well. I just need some more time.

    I almost won a Grand Slam. I want to make sure my body has enough time to recover, so please be patient with me.

    Kyrgios will probably be on TV next month, even though he can’t play. He may have a job talking about the games.

    Even though I won’t be playing in the competition this year, I will still be there to talk about and explain the matches. I have some exciting plans, so please get excited.

    Kyrgios has signed up to Only Fans, where he will have a free account and plans to show a new side to his fans.

    “He said there will be tennis balls, tips, tricks, and behind-the-scenes stuff. They will also get to see different sides of me. ”

    “I will share my love for gaming, tattoos, and my personal side with my fans. They can join me on this journey. ”

    Kyrgios did really well at the Australian Open in 2015. He got to the quarter-final. He also won the men’s doubles with Thanasi Kokkinakis in 2022.

    Before getting hurt this year, he made it to the 2022 Wimbledon final where he lost to Novak Djokovic. It was his best finish so far.

    The Australian Open starts on January 14 and the men’s final will be on January 28.

  • Nick Kyrogios finally agrees with Piers Morgan on USWNT icon’s arrogance after Megan Rapinoe’s ‘cold attitude’ towards young fan in video

    Nick Kyrogios finally agrees with Piers Morgan on USWNT icon’s arrogance after Megan Rapinoe’s ‘cold attitude’ towards young fan in video

    Tennis player Nick Kyrgios playfully noted his alignment with Piers Morgan after a video resurfaced in which USWNT icon Megan Rapinoe seemed to overlook a fan.

    The clip, originally shared by Morgan, dates back to the 2019 ESPY Awards. It captures Rapinoe signing a soccer ball for a young admirer, yet there appears to be minimal engagement as she doesn’t establish eye contact with the young fan.

    Morgan slammed Rapinoe on Twitter, claiming the USWNT star displayed “diabolical arrogance” for not looking at the child. He then received unlikely support from tennis star Nick Kyrgios, who tweeted in reply: Hahahahahaha, one thing me and Piers agree on.”

    Rapinoe is set to retire from soccer, with her USWNT career ending in agony after they were dumped out of the Women’s World Cup at the last-16 stage by Sweden.

    Indeed, the 38-year-old was one of three U.S. players to miss their spot-kicks in the penalty shootout loss, with the holders crashing out of the tournament to prompt a wave of criticism.


    Rapinoe will retire from soccer completely in November, following the completion of the 2023 NWSL season, with the OL Reign winger having made the shock announcement just days before the start of the Women’s World Cup.

  • Tennis star, Nick Kyrgios escapes conviction after admitting to assaulting ex-girlfriend

    Tennis star, Nick Kyrgios escapes conviction after admitting to assaulting ex-girlfriend

    Tennis player Nick Kyrgios from Australia has admitted to assaulting an ex-girlfriend but has escaped punishment.

    The 27-year-old entered a guilty plea in a Canberra court after his attorneys were unsuccessful in getting the charge dropped due to his mental health.

    During a quarrel in Canberra in 2021, Mr. Kyrgios pushed Chiara Passari onto the sidewalk, the court heard.

    When sparing him a criminal record, the magistrate referred to the incident as “a single act of stupidity or frustration.”

    In a statement following the decision, Mr. Kyrgios expressed his appreciation to the court for dismissing the charges without finding him guilty.

    “I was not in good place when this happened and I reacted to a difficult situation in a way I deeply regret,” he said.

    “I know it wasn’t OK and I’m sincerely sorry for the hurt I caused.”

    Agreed facts tendered to the court say Mr Kyrgios pushed Ms Passari after she stopped his car from driving away while they were arguing on 10 January 2021.

    Ms Passari reported the incident to police the next month but did not make a formal complaint. The couple reconciled and resumed a relationship, but after they broke up, Ms Passari made a formal complaint in December 2021.

    Mr Kyrgios’ lawyer argued his client had been trying to de-escalate the fight by calling an Uber and had repeatedly tried to “lawfully” move Ms Passari away from the car.

    “It is in that context and the frustration that resulted, that my client reacted and the offence occurred,” Michael Kukulies-Smith said.

    The court heard Mr Kyrgios had sworn at Ms Passari and told her to go away. He then put his hands on her hips and moved her an arms length from the door, but Ms Passari stepped back.

    The tennis star then said: “I’m serious. I’m going to…” before pushing Ms Passari in the shoulder, causing her to fall.

    According to the court, Ms Passari felt some pain and later noticed grazing on her knee.

    The court heard Mr Kyrgios apologised the next day—an act that showed he accepted responsibility for his actions, his lawyer said.

    Mr Kukulies-Smith also told the court on Friday there was: “a relationship between the mental health and the offending – even though he no longer suffers it to the same extent today.”

    Mr Kyrgios’ psychologist, Sam Borenstein, told the court the tennis player’s mental illness was “recurrent” and he had suffered from thoughts of self harm – but his condition had been improving.

    When sentencing Mr Kygrios, Magistrate Beth Campbell said he had been “a young man trying to extricate himself from a heighted emotional situation”.

    “You acted in the heat of the moment,” she said.

    “I am dealing with you in the same way I would deal with any young man in this court. You are a young man who happens to hit a tennis ball particularly well.”

    She told Mr Kyrgios that references from family showed he had a lot of “love and support” around him.

    The tennis player arrived at court on Friday on crutches following recent knee surgery. An injury forced him to withdraw from the Australian Open last month.

  • Kyrgios undergoes knee surgery after missing Australian Open

    Kyrgios undergoes knee surgery after missing Australian Open

    After undergoing knee surgery, Nick Kyrgios is prepared to do all he can do to return to his best.

    When he had to drop out of the Australian Open, the Wimbledon runner-up from last year was “devastated.”

    After an MRI of his knee revealed a cyst caused by a little lateral meniscus tear, Kyrgios was disqualified from his home grand slam.

    The world number 21 disclosed on Monday that he had surgery and is eager to get started on the road to recovery.

    He posted on Instagram: “Surgery complete. I’ll be doing everything I can do get back to my best. To the real ones checking in and sending the vibes…. I love you.”

    Kyrgios won the seventh ATP Tour singles title of his career in Washington last August and claimed the Australian Open men’s doubles title with Thanasi Kokkinakis in his homeland 12 months ago.

    The 27-year-old was beaten by Novak Djokovic in his maiden major singles final at the All England Club last July.

  • Kyrgios invests in South East Melbourne Phoenix

    Kyrgios invests in South East Melbourne Phoenix

    In preparation for a future beyond his tennis career, Nick Kyrgios has invested a portion of his tennis riches in the Australian basketball team South East Melbourne Phoenix.

    The 27-year-old, who finished second to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon last year, suggested that if he felt up to it, he may even join the Phoenix on the playing side.

    That may be optimistic thinking on the part of the longtime basketball supporter, who still has tennis goals, including the expectation that he will be a genuine prize contender at the Australian Open during the next two weeks.

    Kyrgios joins Los Angeles Clippers star John Wall and a string of former NBA players in investing in the Phoenix, and he said on Thursday: “This is a big opportunity. Everyone knows my basketball roots, so to be a part of the NBL, it’s a massive move for me in my career.

    “I feel I’ve got some great relationships within that team already. I’m one of the tennis players that doesn’t travel as often. I’m looking forward to being in Australia a bit more.”

    He said he would be “quite hands on”, and it remains to be seen whether he does travel less in tennis, cutting down his tour commitments further. Of players ranked in the ATP top 25 – Kyrgios is number 21 – nobody has played fewer tournaments in the last year than the 14 events Kyrgios has entered.

    “I’ve got a lot of things happening at the moment and this is one of the biggest,” Kyrgios added. “My tennis career’s not going to last forever. I’ve been on tour now for nine, 10 years and I feel I’m building that platform to have these experiences and relationships, so I’ve got to use it while I can.

    “I’ll do anything for the team. I’d get out there, rebound, play with them. If my body’s up to it, I’ll get out there, 100 per cent.”

    Last January saw Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis roar to doubles glory in Melbourne, but this time around Kyrgios is making the singles a clear priority.

    He will face Russian Roman Safiullin in round one, after the draw was revealed on Thursday. Novak Djokovic is a potential quarter-final opponent.

    “I’m one of the best players in the world, so I’m definitely going into the Australian Open, or any tournament, with confidence,” Kyrgios said. “I’ve proven I can go deep in a grand slam, and with the support of the Phoenix and my team, and Australia on my back, hopefully it’s going to be a good couple of weeks.

    “It’s a bit different for me, being one of the favourites. Usually I’m a dark horse.

    “This is the first time I’ve gone into a slam feeling I’m one of the guys that can really take the trophy and knock on the door. Usually I’ve got a nothing-to-lose [attitude], just putting on a show, but I’ve got to really find that balance in the next two weeks.

    “Obviously I’m capable, but there’s so many more players in the draw who are capable as well.”

  • Djokovic breezes past Garin in Astana

    Novak Djokovic breezed past Cristian Garin in the Astana Open, taking just 62 minutes to secure a 6-1 6-1 victory in his opening match of the ATP 500 event.

    Having won his 89th tour-level title on Sunday in Tel Aviv without dropping a single set, fourth-seed Djokovic wasted no time in securing a win to set up a second-round clash against Botic van de Zandschulp.

    Also in Kazakhstan, third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas made hard work of his second-round tie against Luca Nardi, requiring two tie breaks in a two-hour showdown in a 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-3) victory to secure a spot in the last eight.

    Andrey Rublev, Roberto Bautista Agut and Adrian Mannarino also sealed their places in the quarter-finals at the Astana Open on Wednesday, while Marin Cilic and Emil Ruusuvuori won their first-round matches.

    Meanwhile, Taylor Fritz defeated James Duckworth 6-2 6-7 6-1 in the Japan Open, where there was also a victory for Denis Shapovalov against Steve Johnson.

    In the doubles, top seeds Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis overcame home duo Yoshihito Nishioka and Kaichi Uchida, with second seeds Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell also progressing past the round of 16 stage.

    Source:licescore.com