Nick Kyrgios writes an emotional piece on himself, his tennis career and the loss of his grandmother

[MatsPhilander]

If Kyrgios tried to set up an organisation of that type now he'd probably end up a charity case himself. He's a 22 yo whose interests are pokemon and video games. He wouldn't have a clue how to run an organisation of any type. If he does want to help "kids"...or the poor or anyone else the best thing he could do is maximise his earnings while he retains high earnings capacity, gain life experience and maturity, then make an assessment nearer to retirement on how to allocate those resources. When aid agencies recruit young people to work on projects the first people they exclude are the starry eyed who just want to help kids. Their ideals are invariably the first to fold.

Well yes, I didn't mean actually running it, him fronting up the money & you would be amazed at how many rich people would also be willing to stump up huge donations for such a cause-just look at the Imran Khan cancer hospital. He would put people in place with experience to actually run it on a day to day basis & his name would be the selling point/money earner & no doubt many other tennis players & famous people would give it publicity & donate.

 

[MatsPhilander]

I think it's pretty telling he says he needs time to 'be a kid' at the very start of the article, shows just how immature the guy is.

He is 22, will be 23 soon. That's not a 'kid', that's a full blown adult.

 

[MatsPhilander]

Agassi was miserable too. Or at least made it that way to account for his lack of dedication in his prime years (pre nadir). Agassi even wore a wig, how superficial is that! Everyone doesn't have their priorities sorted out. As pointed out, NK was in the Cincy final so unlike Tomic he is trying.

Agassi was making slam finals at 20 & won his first one at 22 though-huge difference. After six seasons on tour Kyrigos has made two slam quarters, after six seasons on tour Agassi had made three slam finals, three slam semis & a slam quarter.

 

[Coolio]

Lleyton Hewitt is a legend compared to these punks.

 

[Dolgopolov85]

Agassi was making slam finals at 20 & won his first one at 22 though-huge difference. After six seasons on tour Kyrigos has made two slam quarters, after six seasons on tour Agassi had made three slam finals, three slam semis & a slam quarter.

That's because he was so much more talented. But when you have an 8 slammer saying he didn't love the game, it means things are complicated for a lot of people. A guy once told me about how his father forced him to tennis coaching and tournaments as a kid even though he (the boy) knew he wasn't good enough. It's a paradox. Players need to be groomed from very early on to be successful tennis players but the rigour of training itself may make them hate the game.

 

[reaper]

Well yes, I didn't mean actually running it, him fronting up the money & you would be amazed at how many rich people would also be willing to stump up huge donations for such a cause-just look at the Imran Khan cancer hospital. He would put people in place with experience to actually run it on a day to day basis & his name would be the selling point/money earner & no doubt many other tennis players & famous people would give it publicity & donate.

I don't know that Kyrgios can quite be compared to Imran Khan in terms of iconic figures. Do you seriously think there's a rich person on the face of the earth who'd put money into the Kyrgios foundation? My strong suggestion would be continue the tennis, hold the philanthropy.

 

[MatsPhilander]

I don't know that Kyrgios can quite be compared to Imran Khan in terms of iconic figures. Do you seriously think there's a rich person on the face of the earth who'd put money into the Kyrgios foundation? My strong suggestion would be continue the tennis, hold the philanthropy.

Sure, if it is a good cause they will be lining up.

 

[mtommer]

When someone opens up their heart honestly, there's not much you can do to avoid warming up to him.

If you say so. It would be one thing if he had A, as in one or two (with long intervals between), meltdown and was so stressed and just didn't know how to deal with it. However, he displays behavioral CHOICES in his actions. I don't feel for anyone that makes purposeful choices the way he does. He reaps what he sows and I don't think for a minute he doesn't fully understand that and plays that to his advantage. Now, that being said, I've personally never had an issue with his behavior all that much. I don't mind, colorful shall we say, personalities on court.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Nick Kyrgios is an attention seeker, insecure, he keeps saying he "does not care" what people say about him, while it is obvious he cares a lot.
He should quit tennis and get into reality television. It would suit him best and make him a happier person.

It's funny, isn't it? More often than not, people who say that actually care a great deal. And the more adamant or insistent they are about not caring, the more they actually do care. I sincerely hope he finds what he's looking for because clearly, he doesn't seem to enjoy playing tennis, at least not on a consistent basis. I mean nobody is going to like 100% of their job, even guys like Federer or Nadal. However, at least they have an intense passion for the game and are tremendous ambassadors for the sport, in addition to being great champions.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

I think it's pretty telling he says he needs time to 'be a kid' at the very start of the article, shows just how immature the guy is.

He is 22, will be 23 soon. That's not a 'kid', that's a full blown adult.

While I don't agree with his choice of words, I will make a point that I know from the time I was 22 or so up until now, I did a ton of maturing. I mean everyone is different, but honestly, you can't say that at 21-24 years old, you didn't do your fair share of stupid, irresponsible things and act immature - I know sure as hell did. Hell, we all still do stupid **** or say dumb things from time to time, it's called life and being a human being. I won't defend Nick's antics on court, or his sometimes blase attitude toward the game, with the tanking matches and looking like he's not trying, but I can understand and relate to his immaturity at times.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

The next Tolstoy for sure.

I heard he (Kyrgios) had to quit Twitter because he's so verbose he can't say what he wants in 140 characters or less.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Sure, if it is a good cause they will be lining up.

WWE are always looking for ways to be accepted. I'm sure they would contribute.

 

[MatsPhilander]

WWE are always looking for ways to be accepted. I'm sure they would contribute.

Bit lowbrow.

 

[TennisATP]

Important read. Shows what's going on inside his head. Love him or hate him, it's interesting.




https://www.playersvoice.com.au/nick-kyrgios-the-battle-raging-inside-me/#BQlyb02APTWk7ztf.99

Wow I didn't know Kyrgios could write.

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

kinda feel sorry for him, but...

Nick is telling the story how he wants it to be told. He wants sympathy. The entire article is "woe is me".

He says he doesn't want a public life, and yet he does certain things to attract attention.

I was at his match in New York. He can blame his behaviour on his hip, but that can't be all there is. He would take some shots standing perfectly still below the waist and just gently swing at the ball. The very next rally he would suddenly jump several feet in the air and absolutely drill it. There was no rhyme or reason to when he did something or when he didn't. He rubbed one shoulder for a couple of games. Then he was rubbing the other shoulder and called a MTO for it. The ump would call time after a change over and Nick wouldn't get up. He'd leave Millman hanging around at the service line waiting. Pure disrespect. He swore. He yelled. He acted like a baby. And then he'd drill another one, just so to show you he could.

Everything he did was all about himself. He is very needy.
If he doesn't like the life and the game, then why keep playing? Fans paid for those tickets. Fans started to leave well before the match was over. They were tired of the "show".

Don't get me wrong. I have sympathy for Nick as a person. I think he has psychological issues and needs professional help. No shame in that. I think there is a nice person underneath all of that anger and sadness. But the anger and sadness mask that person underneath and leads him to self-destructive behaviour. And he shouldn't be blaming everyone else for his troubles.

Is he seriously putting the heat on his dead gran for his lacklustre performances? Seriously other people in sport have had to put up with this & worse-James Wattana was playing a big snooker tournament in the UK when he was told his father had been shot back home in Thailand, having been told this he went out & made a 147 maximum break & made it all the way to the tournament final before going home for the funeral-he became a better player after this because he actually put the effort in. Tendulkar's father died during the 1999 World Cup-he flew home, then returned to the tournament after a couple of days back home & jetlagged made 140 in the next game. Call Of Duty? Maybe if he spent less time playing that he would practice more.

Says Tomic is a contradiction & then says winning a slam would not make him that especially happy, so like Tomic he just wants to phone it in. Make enough to get by-laughable seeing as he has earned 5 million already just from prize money. Who do these guys think they are kidding? Isn't winning a slam supposed to be why you are in the game? It is even worse than Tomic because he doesn't have enough talent to win a slam, this guy has it in bucketloads to where he could win multiple slams.

A very private person doesn't show off like he does on the court or off of it. Enough money to open a centre? 5 million from Tennis & probably more from endorsements etc means he could open one tomorrow if he wished-so it is just more pr designed to get over what a great guy he is. These puff pieces trying to garner sympathy & paint bludgers like him & Tomic The Tanker as great guys need to stop. He would run through a wall for Hewitt? Then prove it by actually trying.

... good points.

The senior guys on tour don’t know what it’s like growing up in the age of social media. It’s a big thing. I can’t really do anything without a camera being there or without someone saying something about it.

well, i understand the issue (and he's absolutley right to mention it's a new one !) but playing with this social media crap

like he does is like orienting this 'camera' on himself
sounds like an attention seeker complaining about the attention...

PS: @125downthemiddle sorry to read that...

 

[Rubens]

Poor Nick! On the outside he's a disrespectful, sledging piece of turd, but on the inside he's really a

 

[bitcoinoperated]

Nick is telling the story how he wants it to be told. He wants sympathy. The entire article is "woe is me".

The guy is perpetual victim. No one is forcing him to play tennis as a career.

It is also clear he actually likes the attention which is why he says he loses his way on the back courts against lower ranked players.

I think it's pretty telling he says he needs time to 'be a kid' at the very start of the article, shows just how immature the guy is.

He is 22, will be 23 soon. That's not a 'kid', that's a full blown adult.

This stood out to me too.

 

[Jackuar]

If you say so. It would be one thing if he had A, as in one or two (with long intervals between), meltdown and was so stressed and just didn't know how to deal with it. However, he displays behavioral CHOICES in his actions. I don't feel for anyone that makes purposeful choices the way he does. He reaps what he sows and I don't think for a minute he doesn't fully understand that and plays that to his advantage. Now, that being said, I've personally never had an issue with his behavior all that much. I don't mind, colorful shall we say, personalities on court.

I do agree with you about his choices. If he's not sure how to handle things should've taken guidance.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Poor Nick! On the outside he's a disrespectful, sledging piece of turd, but on the inside he's really a

That's usually how it goes actually. Most guys who are frequently arrogant and act like disrespectful jerks are usually doing it to cover up their own latent insecurities. Truly confident guys aren't afraid to be vulnerable and put all their cards on the table. They're honest with themselves and more importantly, honest with people around them. They don't make excuses or play that victim role and act as if everyone is out to get them and they're always the victim and never the villain. They admit when they **** up and own up to their mistakes, moreover, they learn from those mistakes and change their behavior, or at least take steps to change their behavior so that they don't make those kinds of mistakes again.

 

[Mainad]

Poor Nick! On the outside he's a disrespectful, sledging piece of turd, but on the inside he's really a....

....big Crybaby?

 

[Noelan]

I really liked warmth when he spoke about his Nanna

 

[slice bh compliment]

I think it's pretty telling he says he needs time to 'be a kid' at the very start of the article, shows just how immature the guy is.

He is 22, will be 23 soon. That's not a 'kid', that's a full blown adult.

Should be. But he is firmly enrolled in the prolonged adolescence program. Prefontal cortex development not accomplished yet. Big boy who never grew up. Not yet, at least.

Sweet sentiments about his granny/nonna/yahiya.

 

[BeatlesFan]

I have to admit Nick is playing the victim a lot lately. If he's going to put on that macho alpha male act on the tennis court, then man up and take responsibility for yourself off court as well.

 

[big ted]

I remember someone saying (maybe annacone?) that in order to be a tennis champion you basically have to be an animal & let nothing affect you (travel, hotels, media, personal issues, injuries, etc). the top players can block it all out . kyrgios for now seems way too emotional & sensitive to be included in this group..

 

[Rubens]

Nick would certainly be ATP's most interesting player if he were more successful on the court. It's a shame really.

 

[gn]

I wonder how many of us would be humble if we had 10 million in our bank account or had Kyrgios-like career!

I mean most of us probably were not tested like these pros - traveling, constant media attention, money, chicks, party, grinding on the court, etc. We might say no one is forcing them to continue their career. But once someone chooses that life and goes down that path, it is hard to quit tennis and lead normal life. It is as tough as getting clean after becoming drug addict. Nick is feeling the conflict. He should either give up tennis to lead normal life or continue playing tennis & accept what comes along with it. It is going be tough for him either way.

 

[Tommy Haas]

When did Kyrgios start to take more time between points and slow down his service motion? He used to play one point right after another so quickly and had a quick service motion. Now he's going through the balls until he finds the ones that he likes and not only excessively bounces the ball, but also excessively rocks his arms for the windup too. I wonder if someone told him to slow down or he did it on his own for unknown reasons.

 

[MatsPhilander]

I wonder how many of us would be humble if we had 10 million in our bank account or had Kyrgios-like career!

I mean most of us probably were not tested like these pros - traveling, constant media attention, money, chicks, party, grinding on the court, etc. We might say no one is forcing them to continue their career. But once someone chooses that life and goes down that path, it is hard to quit tennis and lead normal life. It is as tough as getting clean after becoming drug addict. Nick is feeling the conflict. He should either give up tennis to lead normal life or continue playing tennis & accept what comes along with it. It is going be tough for him either way.

If we had ten million in our bank accounts then we wouldn't be traveling around the world hitting balls over a net.

 

[Backspin1183]

Why doesn't @tipsa...don'tlikehim! post anymore?

 

[mtommer]

If we had ten million in our bank accounts then we wouldn't be traveling around the world hitting balls over a net.

Lol, I would. In a heartbeat!

 

[Mainad]

Why doesn't @tipsa...don'tlikehim! post anymore?

Yes, miss old Tipsa. Hope he's okay.

 

[gn]

If we had ten million in our bank accounts then we wouldn't be traveling around the world hitting balls over a net.

But what if you made that money by hitting that ball? Would you quit playing all of a sudden? Would you remain humble after having ton of money and fame?

 

[gn]

Yes, miss old Tipsa. Hope he's okay.

He last logged in on Saturday. So he certainly is lurking around.

 

[Backspin1183]

Yes, miss old Tipsa. Hope he's okay.

I see him 'liked' posts on this thread but hasn't posted for some reason.