Who is Nick Kyrgios?
Nick Kyrgios is an Australian tennis player from Canberra known for his huge serve, flair and outspoken personality. He reached the 2022 Wimbledon singles final, losing to Novak Djokovic.
Kyrgios was born in Canberra in 1995 to a Greek father and Malaysian mother. He was a talented junior, winning the Australian Open boys' singles title in 2013.
In 2014, as a 19-year-old wildcard ranked 144th in the world, he defeated world number one Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon. The win made him famous around the world.
Special Ks
In 2022, Kyrgios and his friend Thanasi Kokkinakis won the Australian Open men's doubles title as wildcards. Their team, known as the Special Ks, drew huge and lively crowds.
Later that year, Kyrgios reached the Wimbledon singles final, becoming the first Australian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final since Lleyton Hewitt in 2005.
Kyrgios has been praised for his talent and entertainment value but criticized for his behavior on court and fines. He has also spoken openly about mental health challenges, and injuries have limited his playing time in recent years.
Did You Know?
Kyrgios has won seven ATP singles titles, including the Washington Open twice.