In current months, Nick Kyrgios has carried out an actual campaign towards Jannik Sinner, after the Italian was discovered constructive twice for Clostebol, through the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. The 29-year-old Australian has been the protagonist of barbs, mockery, and feedback in the direction of the ATP No.1, who for his half has by no means responded to the provocations.
His statements have divided the media and followers. Many have supported Nick, whereas others have sided with Jannik.
Former world No.1 in doubles Mark Woodforde, has supported the supporters of the Italian, warning Kyrgios, as he revealed throughout an interview with Tennis365.
“I think he’s divided part of the tour with the comments he made about Sinner and they’ve put a big target on his back. It’s quite brave to say that, but we don’t know how he’ll cope because he’s been away from the Tour for so long.
He’ll have to get results quickly, which won’t be easy because a lot of players on the Tour will be licking their chops at the thought of playing him and will put him back a step or two. Hopefully he’ll be ready for the Australian Open because there’s going to be a lot of attention around Kyrgios, especially when Jannik Sinner comes in,” he stated.
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In the meantime, Kyrgios returned to the court docket on the United Cup after a protracted layoff. The Australian has needed to go below the knife twice in his 18 months away from the court docket and has solely been in a position to watch his colleagues, typically at the same time as a commentator, battle it out with rackets of their palms.
The previous Wimbledon finalist has worn the garments of a commentator, during which he has additionally carried out with good outcomes, however he all the time offers his greatest on social media. The Italian, as an alternative, is ready for the CAS sentence in regards to the Clostebol doping-scandal, which might arrive in March 2025.
