TAG: Nick Kyrgios
Now this should be fun. Marcelo Rios and Nick Kyrgios, two of the most controversial and unpredictable figures in professional tennis, will meet in a showdown on the tennis court. The special event will be staged courtesy of Yonex, the Japanese brand that provides rackets to both tennis players. The former ATP world no. […] Continue to read full article...
A couple of years ago the normally mild-mannered Felix Auger-Aliassime fired some verbal shots at Nick Kyrgios after their hard fought, drama filled three set battle at Queens Club 2019. Kyrgios was fined $25,000 for his behavior during the match. ‘I think he’s a good tennis player, but I could never be friends or close […] Continue to read full article...
Canada · Felix · Nick Kyrgios · Wimbledon
No he may not be the best player in the world. No, Nick Kyrgios has not won any major titles or even come close. He’s not a world champion. But Nick Kyrgios did something this week, that not even the greatest champions in the history of sport thought to do or cared to do or […] Continue to read full article...
Marat Safin, the two time major champion and tennis Hall of Famer, has offered some wise advice to Nick Kyrgios. “I’m not judging and I know it’s sensitive, and you hear three million times that if he gets serious he can be a top-ten player,” Safin said of the 24-year-old Aussie dynamo. “But I think […] Continue to read full article...
Aug/19
31
Is the ATP Cultivating A New Villain Subculture For The Tour?
170 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Bios
This US Open has featured quite a few instances of rebel, bad boy behavior, something which the ATP Tour has been lacking for years with the pristine images of the high profile top players Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, among others. Last night, Daniil Medvedev actually gave the middle finger to the Ashe Stadium crowd in […] Continue to read full article...
May/19
14
Jimmy Arias Suggests Kyrgios Is A Bad Influence on Tiafoe
52 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Scoop
By Scoop Malinowski
Jimmy Arias is always an interesting interview and TV match analyst who has shown over the years he will mix in blunt criticisms of players with his expert analysis.
If a player does good things on the court, Arias will credit it. If they do bad things on or off court, Arias will question it or mildly denounce it. Continue to read full article...
B. CORIC/N. Kyrgios
4-6, 6-3, 6-2
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.
Q. You hit some unbelievable shots out there. How do you merge that shot-making skill with trying to play more consistent point by point? Or is that a weapon for you, the unpredictability of not knowing what you're going to do next?
NICK KYRGIOS: Honestly, today, I mean, just a more disciplined -- a more disciplined player just won. He's an unbelievable competitor. He doesn't give you any free points. He played solid. Continue to read full article...
Mar/19
23
Kyrgios Downplays Federer, Nadal, Djokovic in Miami
7 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Scoop
By Scoop Malinowski
Nick Kyrgios defeated Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic the first time he played each, a near impossible feat, matched only by Lleyton Hewitt. This week, Nick analyzed the "Big Three" for Daily Mail columnist Michael Dickson, revealing interesting reviews of the icons which do not exactly bow in deference to this era's all time super champions.
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Feb/19
28
King Kyrgios Emerges From Hibernation in Acapulco
17 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Scoop
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El Campeon de Acupulco, Rafa Nadal. [/caption]
By Scoop Malinowski
Like Clark Kent entering a phone booth and transforming into Superman, Nick Kyrgios found his phone booth last night in Acapulco.
Something about the presence of Rafael Nadal electrifies Kyrgios and inspires his best tennis, most serious mindset and effort levels. Lackluster all year and much of 2018, Kyrgios awakened last night and conquered Nadal 36 76 76 in an unforgettable epic battle. Continue to read full article...
El Campeon de Acupulco, Rafa Nadal. [/caption]
By Scoop Malinowski
Like Clark Kent entering a phone booth and transforming into Superman, Nick Kyrgios found his phone booth last night in Acapulco.
Something about the presence of Rafael Nadal electrifies Kyrgios and inspires his best tennis, most serious mindset and effort levels. Lackluster all year and much of 2018, Kyrgios awakened last night and conquered Nadal 36 76 76 in an unforgettable epic battle. Continue to read full article...
