Nick Kyrgios and Felix Auger-Aliassime may have only faced each other once on the ATP Tour, but their rivalry isn’t new. Auger-Aliassime was agitated at Kyrgios after last year’s game. However, Kyrgios praised the Canadian on Friday through a tweet, but also left fans to guess how he concluded.
Nick Kyrgios posted it on Twitter, shortly after Auger-Aliassime defeated former world number one Andy Murray in two sets at the 2020 US Open on Thursday night.
The FAA is sick to watch – it will bring fans of other sports, it reminds me of someone
– Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) September 4, 2020
Who Nick Kyrgios could have meant by “someone”
Kyrgios’ cryptic tweet left fans wondering who Kyrgios meant by “someone”. Many Twitter users have begun to guess who Kyrgios was referring to. But given Kyrgios’ sometimes indirect but rather allusive comments and references in the past, his answer may be very simple.
Auger-Aliassime’s past comments may also have inspired Nick Kyrgios to understand that “someone” as himself. Kyrgios’ antics coupled with his talent and reckless play style have attracted widespread attention over the years.
However, Kyrgios praised Auger-Aliassime with his comments, and rightfully so. 20-year-old Auger-Aliassime outclassed a champion player like Murray. The British player may not be at his best, but the youngster hasn’t shown any nervousness against the 2012 US Open champion.
When Auger-Aliassime slammed Kyrgios
Kyrgios and Auger-Aliassime have a backstory that was inflamed during their match at Queen’s Club last year. Kyrgios had a short temper on the pitch during the match. He argued with officials, broke his racket and threw a lot of tantrums during the match Auger-Aliassime won.
After the game, Auger-Aliassime admitted that Kyrgios is an excellent tennis player, but he would not be friends with the Australian player. “I think he is a good tennis player. But I could never be friends or close to such a person, “Auger-Aliassime he said then.
“Beyond that, if you weren’t a tennis player, for example, if we knew each other at school or whatever. Not someone I would be friends with or date “, He added.
On the tennis front, Auger-Aliassime is in top form at the 2020 US Open. Before beating Murray, he defeated Brazilian Thiago Monteiro in a tough four-set battle. Meanwhile, Nick Kyrgios hasn’t announced his plans for a return to tennis.
