What is wrong with Kyrgios?

[Rafa24]

Yelling up at his box and cursing at them all the time like it is their fault he is losing? At one point the commentators said he was lucky their weren't mics close by or he'd be getting some hefty fines. He was yelling get the **** up and then later **** off to his box. Every point he lost was either his racquets fault, his boxes fault for not standing up or someone in the crowd. Never was his fault. He reminds me of how murray acts but is much more vulgar and he sees to have some mental issues.

Glad Dimitrov put this joker away.

 

[John]

Untrue! The crowd should shut up like in a theater and watch. Using eye instead of lips. Too hard for any player to concentrate.

 

[Zebrev]

He sucks.

 

[Deleted member 733170]

I thought he was reciting some of Keats’ poems to his box.

 

[10 iS_fun]

The f***offs are part of nicks charm. Otherwise he would be another boring underachieving player.

 

[SinjinCooper]

The f***offs are part of nicks charm. Otherwise he would be another boring underachieving player.

Otherwise? Would be?

 

[Fabresque]

Pfft, never liked Nick and his actions and always knew he’d blow up in this tournament, it was only a matter of time.

Honestly, I remember he was ranting and blaming his box against Gasquet at Wimbledon a few years back. And at RG again against Gasquet yelled at his brother to **** off.

He’s annoying and deluded, but at least he has time on his side to turn things around. He’s got the game to win a few slams, he just needs a therapist. But he’s 23 this year. At this point Djokovic and Federer had gotten their acts together and moved along and produced good results. I’m not saying Nick is going to become an ATG And 10+ slam winner like those two, but he’s at the age where he needs to realize the world doesn’t revolve around him and that he needs to be more mature. Age isn’t an excuse anymore, grow up Nick.

 

[FederErizeD]

He's a moron. An utterly disrespectful and rude moron.

 

[Skeletroll]

 

[Tennisanity]

Reminds me of Nadal when he grimaces to the skies after the opponent hits a clean winner.

 

[Bluefan75]

How is this relevant? It's one thing to get into it with an umpire who may be doing you wrong. What on earth does that have to do with yelling at your own box as though they cursed your mother?

 

[Mainad]

Kyrgios: "I'm Trying To Get Better" :

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/australian-open-2018-sunday-kyrgios-reaction

 

[THE MAN]

Acts spoiled and immature. Even after the match Grigor was consoling him at the net like he was a child.
He has a hard time not embarrassing himself every match he plays whether he wins or loses.

 

[BeatlesFan]

He sucks.

He went further in the tournament than your guy.

Just sayin'.

 

[MatsPhilander]

 

[Sysyphus]

I thought he was reciting some of Keats’ poems to his box.

“I am in that temper that if I were under water I would scarcely kick to come to the top.”

— Keatsios​

 

[Alba Barragan]

 

[Goosehead]

I thought he was reciting some of Keats’ poems to his box.

maybe he was saying..

"I'm gonna die in a puddle of phlegm age26 just like john keats mate, so forking stand up and clap till I win some forking majors before I cop it. unreal"

 

[clout]

His attitude is certainly a turn off but at the same time, it's been a while since this league's seen a "bad boy" so it's a bit refreshing tbh. Connors, Agassi, Mac, and Hewitt weren't any better in their days either. Nick should just keep being Nick, there's no need to change yourself to please others plus he's got the game/talent to back it up.

 

[Slightly D1]

Reminds me of Nadal when he grimaces to the skies after the opponent hits a clean winner.

Ah yes, cursing and blaming your box for your own play is the same as being frustrated at yourself for setting your opponent up. Why is everything you post about bashing Nadal and touching yourself to Federer on here even when a post isn't mentioning either of those players?

 

[True Fanerer]

His attitude is certainly a turn off but at the same time, it's been a while since this league's seen a "bad boy" so it's a bit refreshing tbh. Connors, Agassi, Mac, and Hewitt weren't any better in their days either.

Yeah it's past time. It takes all kinds to make the world go round. Look at all the talk he generates. Sport needs it.

 

[EloQuent]

yeah I think the abuse towards his team pushed me from "oh how refreshing" to "this kid has issues he needs to take care of"

 

[clout]

Yeah it's past time. It takes all kinds to make the world go round. Look at all the talk he generates. Sport needs it.

Exactly! If every athlete had the demeanor of a Pete Sampras or Tim Duncan, then the league would be boring. Having players with different personalities only makes the league more entertaining cuz that's when the love/hate relationship with the media/fans begin to arise, hence causing more talk/drama as you mentioned above.

 

[upchuck]

He can't deal with losses in situations where he cared, showed commitment and played to win. Love him, but his ego doesn't allow him to believe he could be an inferior player in such a context, and he therefore had a mental breakdown.

 

[EloQuent]

also the idea that he doesn't care about tennis is silly. if he didn't care he wouldn't be blowing up like this.

 

[MarcusInKensington]

Bipolar disorder?

 

[True Fanerer]

Exactly! If every athlete had the demeanor of a Pete Sampras or Tim Duncan, then the league would be boring. Having players with different personalities only makes the league more entertaining cuz that's when the love/hate relationship with the media/fans being to arise, hence causing more talk/drama as you mentioned above.

Would the Bulls have been as interesting without Dennis Rodman or the Cowboys and 49ers without Deion? What would late night comedy be without Trump? At the same time, we need Pete and Roger and those types to level it out. Every persona has its place.

 

[Tennisanity]

Ah yes, cursing and blaming your box for your own play is the same as being frustrated at yourself for setting your opponent up. Why is everything you post about bashing Nadal and touching yourself to Federer on here even when a post isn't mentioning either of those players?

LOL, who said anything about setting up the opponent?????? He grimaces to the sky even when he's aced. LOLLLL.

 

[Slightly D1]

LOL, who said anything about setting up the opponent?????? He grimaces to the sky even when he's aced. LOLLLL.

So? Whats wrong with that? Also, it has nothing to do with this thread. You have an obsession that is based in fear and its obvious.

 

[MatsPhilander]

His attitude is certainly a turn off but at the same time, it's been a while since this league's seen a "bad boy" so it's a bit refreshing tbh. Connors, Agassi, Mac, and Hewitt weren't any better in their days either. Nick should just keep being Nick, there's no need to change yourself to please others plus he's got the game/talent to back it up.

The bad boy thing has got a bit tiresome with him &Tanker Tomic. The difference is the others actually backed it up with results, what use is talent if you are more interested in causing trouble than winning? He is about to turn 23-by that point all the others had won slams, he has made two quarters.

 

[DJTaurus]

Sometimes i believe people live in their bubble full of political correctness. Judging people on how they react under pressure....if only they had AT LEAST take part on any type of competitive sport they would stop being so crybabies....

 

[merwy]

He’s very talented as has been said a million times by everyone, including me. But I did notice he still has some things to work on. He needs more precision in his game, more stability. Less jumping and moving around during his forehand and backhand motions. Also his backhand can be really good but at some times (e.g. low backhand and approach shots) it fails him because he’s not used to putting topspin on that side. That’s my analysis

 

[Tennease]

Ever since his sledging against Wawrinka (GF banging) and an audience in an Asian tournament (if you're so good why aren't you on the tour like me), and his cringeworthy embarrassing blatant tankings, ...

.....I knew this guy is just a clown.

He just doesn't have the right attitude to start with.

 

[Tennisanity]

So? Whats wrong with that? Also, it has nothing to do with this thread. You have an obsession that is based in fear and its obvious.

It has to do with blaming everything and not giving credit to the opponent.

 

[clout]

The bad boy thing has got a bit tiresome with him &Tanker Tomic. The difference is the others actually backed it up with results, what use is talent if you are more interested in causing trouble than winning? He is about to turn 23-by that point all the others had won slams, he has made two quarters.

Agreed that both of them have a not so great attitude, however, there's a big difference between Nick and Bernie imo. Krygios is first and foremost a MUCH better talent that Bernie ever was. Secondly, Nick seems to be getting closer and closer to his big breakthrough as he's beginning to show way more heart and competitive fight as of recently. Kyrgios of before likely wouldn't of won the third set, nor would he be able to break Dimi right back when the Bulgarian was serving for the match in the fourth, especially right after embarrassingly losing his own serve with that missed smash the game before. But yea, Tomic on the other hand is a straight up flop and a waste of time if you ask me.

 

[britam25]

One can probably count the number of times that Fed has acted like a jerk in his long career on one hand, and, this is certainly one of those times. But your comparing his antics, in any way, shape, or form, to NK's is laughable.

 

[britam25]

Would the Bulls have been as interesting without Dennis Rodman or the Cowboys and 49ers without Deion? What would late night comedy be without Trump? At the same time, we need Pete and Roger and those types to level it out. Every persona has its place.

IMO this is a poor comparison. Basketball and football are, of course, team sports, and Rodman and Deion contributed mightily to multiple championships to their respective teams(and Deion is in the Hall of Fame, btw, and not just because he has multiple rings). In the final analysis, what has NK won? In the words of Yogi Berra, it's getting late early. I'm not saying that winning Slams completely excuses a player from obnoxious behavior, but it's naive to think that there isn't going to be more tolerance for players who, you know, actually win big tournaments.

 

[EloQuent]

Sometimes i believe people live in their bubble full of political correctness. Judging people on how they react under pressure....if only they had AT LEAST take part on any type of competitive sport they would stop being so crybabies....

I'm actually fairly certain that many people here have been in stressful situations and didn't melt down. And if sports is unique then at some point you can say don't play if you can't take the heat.

 

[True Fanerer]

IMO this is a poor comparison. Basketball and football are, of course, team sports, and Rodman and Deion contributed mightily to multiple championships to their respective teams(and Deion is in the Hall of Fame, btw, and not just because he has multiple rings). In the final analysis, what has NK won? In the words of Yogi Berra, it's getting late early. I'm not saying that winning Slams completely excuses a player from obnoxious behavior, but it's naive to think that there isn't going to be more tolerance for players who, you know, actually win big tournaments.

Have to remember we aren't talking about Tomic. Kyrgios won a tournament(250 yeah), worked hard in the offseason plus he played a good tournament IMO even in defeat last night. He has a new found motivation and big wins against top players. His potential is high. Atleast he appears to be moving in a positive direction. Hope he continues to do so. Its like no one is acknowledging that he seems to be trying for once.

 

[britam25]

Have to remember we aren't talking about Tomic. Kyrgios won a tournament(250 yeah), worked hard in the offseason plus he played a good tournament IMO even in defeat last night. He has a new found motivation and big wins against top players. His potential is high. Atleast he appears to be moving in a positive direction. Hope he continues to do so. Its like no one is acknowledging that he seems to be trying for once.

I should have clarified that I was talking about slams when I said what has he won, and, yes, compared to Tomic, he is much better, but you're setting the bar awfully low there. Didn't know that he worked hard in the off season, that's good, but when I see him unnecessarily jump up in the air at mid court and fire a forehand into the net, the Texas saying of "All hat, no cattle" comes to mind.

 

[True Fanerer]

I should have clarified that I was talking about slams when I said what has he won, and, yes, compared to Tomic, he is much better, but you're setting the bar awfully low there. Didn't know that he worked hard in the off season, that's good, but when I see him unnecessarily jump up in the air at mid court and fire a forehand into the net, the Texas saying of "All hat, no cattle" comes to mind.

He's got a lot of maturing to do. I do feel like he brings an edge to the sport that breeds interest. Basically all I'm saying really.

 

[britam25]

He's got a lot of maturing to do. I do feel like he brings an edge to the sport that breeds interest. Basically all I'm saying really.

On THAT, we are in agreement(1st sentence). I tolerated a lot of Johnny Mac's bad behavior early on(and he was winning majors), and rationalized it saying that HE would mature, too. Didn't happen, and the combo of the majors coming to an abrupt end at, what, 25, and the behavior, if anything, getting worse, kinda put me off of him in the later years. When I read him admit that he was fully aware that officials were reluctant to DQ somebody of his stature and that he got DQ'd at the Aussie Open because they had just changed the rules and he forgot that he had no more leeway, that didn't help matters.

 

[Purplemonster]

Bipolar disorder?

No, ****wit disorder. His parents and brother obviously don't mind being sworn at and abused. The problem all stems from his parents.

You ever seen Nadal abuse and swear at his uncle ??

 

[EloQuent]

You ever seen Nadal abuse and swear at his uncle ??

yeah that's the part that gets me, something disfunctional there. Also people have talked about how he treats the ball kids.

Federer gets hit for being fake but at least he isn't mistreating anyone

 

[Red Rick]

“I am in that temper that if I were under water I would scarcely kick to come to the top.”

— Keatsios​

Reminds me of what a teacher said about my brother at his high school graduation.

"It is that man must breathe, otherwise you'd have saved yourself the effort."

 

[Rafa24]

yeah I think the abuse towards his team pushed me from "oh how refreshing" to "this kid has issues he needs to take care of"

Exactly. If I was his in his box and and part of his family and he yelled and me to **** off I would stand up for him and flip him the bird and tell him to **** off and leave.

Sad this joker has a box full of people and Grigor is a nice guy and had his coach and trainer and thats it.

 

[Bartelby]

Krygios seems like he was overly-indulged as a child and therefore prone to blame his "carers" for anything that goes wrong.

 

[Mainad]

Krygios seems like he was overly-indulged as a child and therefore prone to blame his "carers" for anything that goes wrong.

That tends to be true for most over-indulged kids once they have become adults (which they never truly do become). The current Leader Of The Free World also fits that particular bill quite nicely. Everybody's to blame but themselves. It can never be their fault.

 

[Denio93]

Kyrios hung tough and did not self destruct or just outright give up score-wise as he might have in the past. Call it progress???

 

[toby55555]

Copying Murray and taking it to the next level, immature to say the least.