The Australian Nick Kyrgios was defeated paired with his compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis this Monday, before the pair formed by the Dutch Wesley Koolhof and the English Neal Skupski in the ATP Finals in Turin (6-7 (3), 6-4 and 10- 5). The 27-year-old Australian arrived last night from Mexico where he has been playing and only trained with his partner an hour before his debut in this edition.
Nick Kyrgios assured at a press conference, in what is an idea he shares with his partner, who already revealed it a few days ago in Turin, while he was waiting for his partner to arrive, that his preparation for the tournament «it has not been ideal“Although he pointed out that both Thanasi Kokkinakis, his doubles partner, and he do not need”wasting time» training. He analyzed the winning rivals of him. He joked when asked about his plans in case he was eliminated. He also talked about his physical condition, since he doesn’t seem to be the best in this famous Masters Tournament.
Lack of preparation but not necessary
«My preparation has not been ideal, but we don’t need to waste time training«.
winning couple
“We have played against two amazing players«.
Consequence of being eliminated
«If we go round I stay in Turin, if i don’t go homeThat is what usually happens in these types of tournaments, that’s how they work.
physical level
«My energy levels are not very high Right now, to be honest.”
Thanasi Kokkinakis valued the fact of playing in the ATP Finals, which he did not expect to qualify for, and the disappointment shown by the fans of not seeing his partner.
Thanasi Kokkinakis
More recognition for Kyrgios
“The experience is great. many people waiting in the hotel of the players with the mobiles recording. They are disappointed when they see me and I hear them say: ‘Oh, it’s Kokkinakis, where’s Kyrgios?’
