Fernando Verdasco, the former top 10 tennis player, accepted a 2-month ban for the methylphenidate found in his system. The tennis world was shocked as the Spaniard becomes the second high-profile player, after Simona Halep, to be punished for doping by the ITIA. Following this, Nick Kyrgios tweeted that the results of Fernando’s dope test aren’t surprising. Several fans took to the comments section of the Australian’s tweet with their varied reactions.

Fernando had forgotten to renew the Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for methylphenidate as a prescription drug for his ADHD condition. Twitter has seen many fans blast the Aussie star since he tweeted his snarky comment.

Kyrgios nicked on Twitter relentlessly by fans

Team Verdasco has taken offense after Nick Kyrgios’ tweeted about the Spaniard’s doping ban. And now, they have gone all ballistic on Kyrgios’ Twitter handle.

After Nick Kyrgios opened up about his battle with depression and substance abuse, even the Aussie’s fans are surprised to see this comment from him about a fellow mental health warrior.

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Nick’s comment has led people to believe that he is an opportunist and uses mental health as a shield to defend himself.

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Nick’s recent debacle with a fan during the final of the Wimbledon Championships, which ended in a lawsuit, isn’t helping the situation. He is also battling a lawsuit that was filed for assaulting his romantic partner in 2021. According to reports, Kyrgios has used mental health as the probable cause for his behavior.

What’s more, even a Djokovic fan retweeted this and requested Djokovic to not be friends with Nick anymore.

Nick Kyrgios’ mental health story

The current Australian Open doubles champion Nick Kyrgios was charged with an alleged assault on a former romantic partner in 2021. In the legal battle that ensued, Nick’s lawyers plead to the court by citing his mental fitness. The final hearing is on February 3rd, 2023. Before the final judgment, Nick will be tested for his mental fitness and if the scale tips to “guilty”, he could land on a two-year imprisonment.

Nick’s attorneys have had evidence of his mental treatment since 2015. Moreover, Nick himself took to posting about his mental health battles on Instagram this February. The player confessed to having suicidal thoughts, alienating himself from his loved ones, and substance abuse. Thus, tennis fans have taken Nick’s comment to heart as they feel he should have shown empathy toward Fernando Verdasco.

How do you feel about Nick’s response? Let us know in the comments.

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