Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios showed his funny side on Instagram as he looks forward to the US Open mixed doubles exhibition against Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa. The Australian will be pairing with two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka.
On his Instagram story, Nick Kyrgios, who is set to return to professional tennis after more than a year, sarcastically called it an easy matchup against ‘Tsitsidosa.’ This match is part of the Fan Week event called ‘US Open Mixed Madness.’
Easyyyyy matchNick Kyrgios added this caption on his Instagram story
Kyrgios, who last won a title at the 2019 Washington ATP, hinted at making a return to the courts for upcoming tournaments. After dealing with many injuries, he spent the first half of the year focusing on commentating. His moments at Wimbledon went viral, capturing a lot of attention. Now, he’s set to face Casper Ruud in the quarter-finals of the UTS tour in New York City.
Nick Kyrgios in awe of Alexei Popyrin’s Canadian Masters title win
Nick Kyrgios is known for speaking his mind. After his fellow Australian Alexei Popyrin claimed the biggest win of his career at the Canadian Open, the former Grand Slam finalist had a brief but strong reaction.
Incredible effort.Nick Kyrgios tweeted on X
Incredible effort 🙏🏽 https://t.co/bW69QHsKOu
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) August 13, 2024Popyrin’s victory came after he defeated Andrey Rublev, making him the newest Masters 1000 champion. The Australian tennis community was thrilled, with fans flooding social media to celebrate the huge achievement.
The win in Montreal, where Popyrin beat Rublev in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, was a major moment for Australian tennis. It was the biggest milestone for Tennis Australia since Kyrgios made the Wimbledon final in 2022.
With this victory, Popyrin has shown he’s ready to lead the next generation of Australian tennis stars. His tennis action doesn’t stop any time soon as he is scheduled to play Gael Monfils in the Round of 32 on Wednesday (August 14).
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