During the podcast “No Boundaries”, Nick Kyrgios spoke on many topics including the endless debate of GOAT (the best player in history), the influence of Roger Federer on the game, Novak Djokovic and the vaccination. Extracts. “Roland Garros, the worst fucking Grand Slam I have ever seen” “At the Australian Open, the pressure is enormous. Everyone expects so much from you. In training, if I let go of a “fuck”, I’ll have the media on my back … I can’t do anything, it’s brutal. Roland-Garros should purely and simply be removed from the calendar. This is the worst fucking Grand Slam I have ever seen … Me, I love Wimbledon. Even people who don’t follow tennis know about this tournament. It is the most prestigious. “Read also Kyrgios:” I can not stand Djokovic “” Without Federer, there is no Djokovic or Nadal “” For me, Federer is the Michael Jordan of tennis. What he accomplished for the sport, with the fans, with the children … Of the three, I think it is Federer that the children admire the most. Overall, he is the one who has changed the sport the most. And it’s his retirement that will hurt tennis the most. For sponsors, etc. Without Federer, there is no Djokovic or Nadal. They were chasing him. Nick Kyrgios “I’m double vaccinated, but you can’t force someone to be vaccinated or say ‘you can’t play here because you’re not vaccinated.’ »There are other solutions» «The GOAT? Today I say Federer “” The GOAT? Today I say Federer. The most influential player to ever play is Federer. His game is copied. On the circuit, there are guys like Dimitrov who have literally copied his game. Dude, find your own style! “Shadow Grigor”. No one really plays like Novak when people emulate Federer. Even I imitate his gesture in the service sometimes. If Novak wins another Grand Slam, he will go ahead. “
“Morally, it’s wrong to force someone to get vaccinated” “Kyrie (Irving, NBA player who refuses to be vaccinated), Novak … These guys gave so much, they sacrificed so much. They are international athletes admired by millions of people. I think it is morally wrong to force someone to be vaccinated. I’m double vaccinated, but you can’t force someone to be vaccinated or say “you can’t play here because you’re not vaccinated.” There are other solutions, like being tested every day. They have rapid tests in the United States, it happens in Australia. It is 85% effective and you have the result in 15 minutes […] I don’t think the next Australian Open should take place. We must send a message to the people of Melbourne who have lived through 275 days of confinement. “Nick Kyrgios” You don’t have to be like Federer, Nadal or Djokovic. I beat these guys by going my own way ”“ There are many ways to become a professional tennis player ”“ You don’t have to strive for perfection, you have to strive for progress. Trying, every day, to improve in an area. Keep it simple, train, change your diet if you eat anything. Not to be in constant competition with others. From the moment you stop comparing yourself to others … If you can look at yourself in the mirror, know that you are yourself and that you can be proud of it, be satisfied with what you have … He There are several possible paths to become a professional tennis player, you don’t have to do like Federer, Nadal or Djokovic. I beat these guys by going my own way. Whatever the sport or the profession, you have to believe in it, have confidence in yourself. Obviously, you have to work hard. There is no shortcut. “Read also Doctor Nick and Mister Kyrgios” Novak is the king of Serbia “” I am sure, Novak is “bigger” at the international level than Kyrie (Irving). Novak is the king of Serbia. We’re talking about one of the best tennis players in history […] Hey Novak, are we playing doubles together at the Australian Open baby? No, I’m kidding, I wouldn’t do that to myself. “
