WASHINGTON, Aug 3 ― Nick Kyrgios says tennis drove him into a dark place long before Naomi Osaka raised mental health issues and the Australian star ponders his ATP future with increasing uncertainty.
Kyrgios said tennis is starting to embrace unique personalities, but the Aussie says it has taken strength to withstand the pressure. “I’m just saying this sport could have driven me into a place of dark, which it did for a bit, how mentally tough it was for 18, being one of the most well-known players in Australia, getting absolutely hammered with media. It’s not so easy.Having seen praise for Osaka’s courage in withdrawing from the French Open and Wimbledon over mental health issues, Kyrgios wishes his younger days had seen such support.
“Look at Casper. To win three back-to-back tournaments is not easy at all,” Kyrgios said. “He’s got amazing discipline, obviously a great player. I never cut down his tennis. If that’s what’s going to work best for his career, that’s great.” “You can feel the energy around the courts,” Kyrgios said. “That’s for sure my favorite part of being back.
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