Nick Kyrgios is among the boldest characters on the tennis circuit today. The 27-year-old never shies away from expressing his opinion. Earlier, the Aussie raised the issue of excessive travel for the Australian players. The world number 25 also recently gave a statement that he is tired before the start of the US Open.

After winning his first match in the US Open, he explained how Australian tennis players, including him, spend relatively longer time on the tour.

Kyrgios speaks about travel fatigue

Earlier, the 27-year-old gave a statement that he is tired. When asked about the same in the post-match press conference, the Aussie said, “I’m exhausted. 99% of the tennis tour doesn’t understand what it’s like to go on the road this long. I’m not even doing it that long than other Australians. There are other Australians that have been on the road five, six months. I’m closing in on four months.” 

Further, Kyrgios spoke about missing his home and family. “I miss home a lot. So does my girlfriend. She misses her family. Newborn baby in that family, too. We have to continue to travel and play because we don’t have the luxury of going home every week if we want to,” he said.

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However, the Australian is relieved that the US Open is the last tournament before visiting home. “Just another challenge that I have to deal with. Last stop here before home, so… Let’s see what we can do here,” he concluded.

Nick Kyrgios is concerned about his parents

Nick Kyrgios is having a brilliant season so far. The 27-year-old has made a winning start to his US Open campaign. Earlier, he had a quarterfinal run in the National Bank Open as well. After losing the quarterfinal, the Aussie was more concerned about his family back home than his loss.

Speaking in the post-match press conference, he revealed that his mother was in the hospital. Further, the world number 25 rued the long time he has to spend away from his family being on the tour.

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With all the sacrifices that he has made, the Aussie would like to return home with his first Grand Slam title. Can he do it? Let us know in the comments.