Rafael Nadal It is the news of this end of the year in tennis. The perseverance of the Spaniard, who has suffered countless injuries throughout his career, has ensured that at 37 years of age he did not consider retirement and returned for one last run. On the opposite side, at 28 years old, we have Nick Kyrgios who this week has shown his most personal side, admitting that he no longer has the motivation to continue playing and remembering the setback that led him to think about taking his life.
Some thoughts that happened during the 2019 Acapulco tournament. “He was so sad and so depressed that he literally I wanted to end my life. There was a tournament in Mexico, Acapulco, where I had suicidal thoughts and, you know, I was on the balcony of my hotel and I was really thinking about it.“, confessed Kyrgios on the On Purpose podcast with Jay Shetty.
On the other hand, the Wimbledon runner-up in 2022, who a few days ago announced on his OnlyFans account that he will not participate in the Australian Open, He has suffered several injuries this year that have kept him from the professional circuit.. An operation on your left knee at the beginning of the year and a wrist injury have meant that he has only played one game in 2023in which he was defeated by Wu Yibing in the month of June.
A disastrous season for the Australian who has lost motivation in the game. “If it were up to me, I don’t really want to play anymore to be honest.“, he noted. A harsh confession from a player who has always been characterized by a disruptive personality within tennis.
“I’m exhausted, I’m tired”
Nick Kyrgios
“I’m exhausted, I’m tired. I have had three operations at only 28 years old, I always wanted to have a family and not be suffering. When I get up, I can’t walk without pain“, the Australian revealed in the podcast. On the other hand, Kyrgios has indicated that he does not miss playing tennis, since he prefers to dedicate time to his personal life. “During this time, I can spend more time with my partner, with my family, do all these things that I’ve been missing. My life is amazing now.”
Nonetheless, Nick Kyrgios’ retirement would not be close. The reason is that the Australian has found a stimulant for all followers that he has and assures that he wants to play “one or two” more seasons as a professional and, later, retire on his “own terms”
“A week and a half ago I met a kid from the Make-A-Wish foundationwho probably has six months to live, and Then I realized that those types of people who admire me and really want me to succeed are the ones I started playing for.…the future generation. “I have a whole contingent of fans who want to see me succeed,” he said in another interview with The Athletic.
Although he will not play the Australian Open, Kyrgios continues his recovery in the United States, a country where he feels “more respected” than in his native Australia. It will be seen when the tennis player is available again to return to the courts, but surely the tennis fan will enjoy the Australian again.
2023-12-12 14:19:12
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