Nick Kyrgios isn't feeling the love from Australian tennis greats ahead of his Wimbledon singles final against Novak Djokovic but for him just being in the final is something special.
"For instance, when I saw Ash Barty in the final of Australia, I was nothing but happy. I would never say a bad word about an Australian making a final. Like that's just me. Kyrgios of course got there after Rafael Nadal withdrew with an abdominal injury ahead of what would have been their semifinal match.
Now that the final is against Djokovic some tennis fans would be expecting fireworks, but Kyrgios says the former bitter rivals now have a new-found respect for each other, borne out of Djokovic's issues in Australia, in January."I think everyone knows there was no love lost for a while there." Djokovic is looking to win his 21st career grand slam title at a venue where he has won the last three men's singles titles and 27 straight matches.
You can sense the support is for neither They hate Djokovic for refusing the killer vaccine and they hate Kyrgios for challenging authority
It’s true but he has not done himself any favours. He has created that bad boy image that some Aussies love and some that absolutely hate it. It’s all about his maturity really. Once he fixes this I think more Aussie’s will come to like him. I don’t mind him by the way..
Never thought I would find myself supporting Djokovic, but here goes
He is a clown with behaviour and does not deserve the luck that has got him there he will embarrass australia with effort and behaviour
They’re all miffed for getting it all wrong, few of them could entertain the masses, just robotic twats ! Nick doesn’t even have to win to be an iconic figure ! Nick is on a roll 💪💙
Already to laugh my left bollock off when Kyrigos gets stuffed on Sunday, and I don't like Djokovic either.
Why would anybody support a ‘bad sport’ ?
Hate for him is overblown ,was his intiative to organise that charity match that raised 4.6 million for the bushfire victims .The guy is a vegan because he can't stand animal cruelty.Sure he's annoying and a child at times but he's done more than some on here spitting hate .
KARMA
Ya reap what ya sew….time now to earn respect Nick, includes consistent displays of sportsmanship and respect for the officials. On the big stage now….step up and play tennis !
Aussie minister's grim warning after Shinzo Abe's assassination: 'Matter of time' via Yahoo I didn’t think it would be long before some attention seeking idiot made it about Australia, her pathetic comment is soo out of line and attention seeking.
It’s a mystery. I presume his poor behaviour over the past 10 years has nothing to do with it. No one is entitled to a cheer squad.
Australians like success, people are already piling on His attitude sucks tho, so many 'greats' would wonder if he would bite their hand if they put it out to him He needs enough success so that he can tip the scales in his favour and then the rest of the sycophants can pile on
Respect is earned it’s not a right.
Bit of self reflection wouldn't go astray.
If I had to choose between the 2 probably him
TRAINS USING TAX PAYERS DOLLARS BUT DISRESPECTS THOSE THAT MADE HIM, AUSTRALIANS.
That's what happens when you are adversarial on court, making it strictly about me. My only hope is that he retires after the final, for me it will be good riddance. I'm a former champion sportsman, I can assure you I never behaved like him. He is a poor role model for tennis.
You gotta earn it. You failed.
What's in it for anybody but him? abcnews NickKyrgios NickKyrgios Wimbledon2022
Any wonder. Pretty sad that he tries to attract attention with his arrogance and bad behavior.
maybe he wears a australian basketball jersey next time...
He needs to concentrate on the task at hand. I don’t approve of his antics but he is there.
No you go Nick I always support you you can do this 🎾🎾🎾
Maybe he shouldn't act like such a snob if that's the case.
he as not earnt it with his mouth or performance
Kyrgios said: “Australian tennis, they haven't always been the nicest to me personally. They haven't always been supportive'. Perhaps if Kyrgios had behaved better as a sporting ambassador for Australia, he would have received support. He is an embarrassment for Australia.
He does his own thing, like he says. That’s fine. Not everybody has to like it. He should get over it and pay a great match.
do not compare yourself to Ash Barty you may have talent but Ash has talent AND grace
If he wasn’t such a dick, then he would get support
Play tennis gypsy .
Respect is earned arseclown It is not a given
You will all jump on the bandwagon if he wins though.
Unless he wins (unlikely) then everyone will celebrate him.
His attitude and behaviour may be the very thing that motivates him to play his best tennis 🤪
Go Nick I hope u win and win big . Don't let that awful Novak win . U need the win more than he does .
He’s not even Australian in my eyes. What’s he complaining about?
Oh look, it's the consequences of my actions coming back to me
Lleyton a “kind of great”. Who does this guy think he is!!!
It might be sad for kyrgios but his attitude is what has caused many to turn away from him. He will probably win but he’s set up enough excuses to fall back on now if he loses. Press against me, past legends didn’t support me blah blah.
Maybe that's got something to do with your tantrums on court and that some people like you, while most people dont. Play silly games you win silly prizes. Don't act like a clown and expect everyone to be in your corner when you finally achieve something.
You reap what you sow!
Australia laments Nick Kyrgios representing their country at Wimbledon.
Yeah, because we all love loser bullies accused of domestic violence...
NOT White Enuff ozcrimenews nickbarnesaus Dizruptor1
Why he asks the lack of support Mmmmm where does one start RUDE, ARROGANT.NOT A GOOD EXAMPLE,BAD SPORTSMAN, SPITTING ON PEOPLE
's cos he acts like a cockhead instead of with grace. If he wants to be the bad guy that's his choice - but we can still think he's a narcissistic cockhead.
The words of the entitled adolescent zoomer. 'It's weird they just have like a sick obsession with tearing me down for some reason.' 'I just don't know whether they don't like me or they're, like, afraid. I don't know,'.
Ugh. Just the worst.
You made your bed with your attitude, now lay in it. You could have been a bit smarter about making your point, instead you look like a spoilt tool…
You reap what you sow
Haha, “showdown”.
He doesn’t care, it drives him more to win.
He gets the respect he earns. No more and no less. If he's looking for answers, all he needs is a mirror
Some sage advice for you NickKyrgios
Why support him and his alleged behaviour? Had a easy run , now looks it’s coming to an end ,THREE CHEERS
The public will support him against Djokovic.
When isn't he whining?
Lack of support from most of the country
Stop being a complete tool and you will get support!
wanker
Constantly begging for attention doesn’t win friends.
It's one thing to be a bit of a dickhead. Quite another to then wonder why everyone thinks you're a bit of a dickhead.
I like you Kyrgios but you know you burnt those bridges long ago. You wanna be a lone wolf? be a lone wolf. Don’t start whimpering like a pup the moment you need support.
Try not being a 🔔🔚!!
Umm. Ever thought it’s your obnoxious personality
Respect is earned through behaviour. People support people they respect. Seems there are a lot in this world right not that don’t get this concept.
I have not been a fan since his on court comments about an opponents then girlfriend, and the constant abusive attitude towards umpires and the lines people. Didn’t he have a go at Lleyton for choosing to watch Alex play a match instead of him. ”great bloke”
Well, he's an absolutely embarrassing wanker. What does he expect?
It’s called karma. Respect is earnt. Time to grow up. Kyrgios Wimbledon2022
Piss off Nick,you earn respect/support you have carried on like the spoiled child you are for years and destroyed your own career,you are the most unsportsmanlike individual we have seen for years,Australian’s like to win but not like that,now put the ego in a box and play tennis
He really doesn't understand why so many Australians don't embrace him.
No one is obligated to like you just because of the country you live in. How you conduct yourself matters, and you conduct yourself very poorly very often.
You have no one to blame but yourself, Nick.
Idiot
Delinquentwhat?
YOU CAN NOT BE SERIOUS! Smash that racket Kyrgios v Return flight Djokovic? What a combination. Similar hitters. It's got the makings of an interesting final...looking forward to it🤙
My 2 favourites!
Go nick
I’d be all in but for the court case.
Noted* How the abc makes the Djokovic victory ( the greatest since he was shuffled off on a plane out of Australia) a mere side show to Nick Kyrgios's utterings and general bonhomie...or lack of. 😜🤡
What did he say when Djokovic was being taken out of the game by a feral Australian government who wanted to make an example of him due to his anti vaxx stance? I will be going for Novaxx as penance for Australia's sins.
He should also lament the lack of support from the Australian public ahead of Djokovic showdown.
Can’t barrack for either of them. Detest them both. Both unworthy winners. Come back Ash, please!
He's a legend, look at all the sad sacks here tweeting 🤣🤣🤣 The greats are jealous that he does it his way, and they couldn't.
A National embarrassment and serial bad sport expects Australian tennis greats to support him? So ignorance is his latest trait?
Well if he wasn't such an asshole on court he'd have the support of the Australian greats. No one wants to be associated with an asshole. And if hes on court behaviour is an indicator of his behaviour off court he should be treated like everyone else in Tue eyes of the law.
If he didn't carry on with his stupid antics more people would support him, You can't have it both ways.
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