Nick Kyrgios, who performed an exhibition match at Melbourne Park towards Novak Djokovic, stated he would deliver the curtains down on his profession if he wins a Grand Slam title. Djokovic talked up the Australian tennis star’s potential to problem for Grand Slam titles.
Melbourne,UPDATED: Jan 13, 2023 17:38 IST
Australian Open: Will retire if I win a Grand Slam title, says Nick Kyrgios (AP Photo)
By India Today Web Desk: Nick Kyrgios stated successful Grand Slam titles one after the opposite just like the Big 3 requires a variety of arduous work, including that he’s not cut-out for such a ”arduous way of life”. Kyrgios said he would definitely retire from professional tennis when he wins his first Grand Slam title.
Nick Kyrgios, who reached the final of Wimbledon last year, had hinted in the past that winning one Grand Slam might be enough for him to hang up his boots. When asked if he really meant so, Kyrgios replied in the affirmative, adding he wants to be relaxed in his life.
Kyrgios has already won a doubles title with compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Australian Open in 2022. He reached the final of Wimbledon only to lose to Novak Djokovic last year before reaching the quarter-final at US Open in what was a breakthrough year for the highly-rated Australian star.
Djokovic-Kyrgios bromance: IN PICS
Kyrgios, known for his mercurial style, came up with a heartwarming on-court interview after winning an exhibition match at Melbourne Park against Djokovic on Friday, January 13.
When asked if he would retire after winning a singles Grand Slam title, as mentioned before, Kyrgios replied: “one hundred pc! It is a variety of coaching and a variety of work”.
“I simply need to have the ability to eat no matter I would like and drink what I wish to drink, and simply loosen up. It is a tough way of life,” he added.
Kyrgios said he is hopeful of putting in the hard work and emulating what he did on the tour last season.
The 30-year-old missed Australia’s United Cup campaign due to an injury. The home favourite will open his Australian Open campaign against Roman Safiullin of Russia. He is likely to face 9th seed Holger Rune in the 3rd round before a potential quarter-final clash against Djokovic.
“The dedication that these guys present day in and day trip… I did a little bit of that final yr and had an ideal yr to point out that I’m nonetheless top-of-the-line.
“I am going to try and do it this year, and hopefully I can do it, but it will be hard.”
HE CAN WIN ANYTHING: DJOKOVIC
Meanwhile, Djokovic stated Kyrgios is able to successful greater than a Grand Slam, lauding his opponent from the exhibition match whilst Kyrgios requested to not put stress on him by speaking up his probabilities.
“Please say no because there is too much expectation!” Kyrgios intervened Djokovic, who was requested if the Australian may win a Grand Slam.
“He is 2-1 against me, so as far as I’m concerned, he can win anything!” he added.
Kyrgios stated Djokovic must be celebrated for what he has executed to the game and highlighted how a lot the tennis world would miss Roger Federer, who retired from skilled tennis final yr.
“I think it is just so important to have him around. Obviously, one of the greatest already left us last year, Roger [Federer] and I don’t think we actually knew how special these guys are to our sport,” he added.
Defending champion Rafael Nadal, who has gotten off to a shaky begin in 2023, will face a stiff take a look at as Novak Djokovic can be hoping to win his tenth Australian Open crown in Melbourne later this month.
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Jan 13, 2023
