Nick Kyrgios hates taking part in on clay, however the Aussie tennis star will make an exception for love.
Kyrgios has skipped the French Open for the previous 5 seasons regardless of making the third spherical of the match twice, preferring to concentrate on his power on the grass courtroom season.
He has beforehand known as the French Open “the worst grand slam” and known as for it to be “taken off the calendar altogether”.
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But the 27-year-old continues to be planning to finish the self-imposed exile from the occasion for the 2023 season to take his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi to the town of affection.
Kyrgios has brazenly spoken about his hatred of taking part in on clay however will make an exception for his companion.
“My girlfriend wants to know Paris, so I’m going to play at Roland Garros 2023,” the Wimbledon finalist mentioned.
“It will be good for me to earn some more money, although I would have preferred to stay at home.
“I know I can do great results on clay. I beat Roger (Federer), (Stan) Wawrinka, I played a final in Estoril.
“My girl wants to get to know the city so I will have to go this year.
“I’ve said it many times and I’m saying it again now. There are too many clay-court tournaments on the calendar. I see guys in the top-100 that I don’t even know, I wouldn’t recognise them if I crossed them on the street, and they’re there only because of the clay tournaments. I think it’s crazy.”
The beloved up Kyrgios might not have gained the Newcombe Medal after Ash Barty gained Australian tennis’ prime prize, however he’s profitable in life.
Despite cherry choosing occasions he needs to play at, Kyrgios is ranked World No. 22 by the ATP whereas avoiding the week to week grind of the tour.
However, the Universal Tennis Ranking has Kyrgios sitting No. 2 behind Novak Djokovic.
Kyrgios had an excellent season, profitable the Australian Open doubles alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis, making the Wimbledon remaining and claiming the singles and doubles on the Citi Open in Washington.
Kyrgios has been beloved up along with his 21-year-old girlfriend Hatzi, saying earlier within the yr a marriage would occur “very soon” when he reveal a tattoo of her title.
He additionally hinted at child plans sooner or later.
