Nick Kyrgios has been in the headlines for his massive breakthrough at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships. Showcasing his wide array of skills, the Australian sailed over his opponents to play the eventual champion, Novak Djokovic, in the final.

However, apart from his Wimbledon run, Kyrgios has also been in the headlines for his on-court behavior. Over the years, the 27-year-old has been synonymous with inappropriate on-court behavior. Taking note of his behavior, former World No.1 John McEnroe recently took a dig at him.

John McEnroe takes a dig at Nick Kyrgios

Wimbledon is known for its gracious and sophisticated aura. While players look forward to matching up to the aura, that doesn’t seem to be the case with Kyrgios. Even though Kyrgios was praised for his performance, he was also criticized for his behavior at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.

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During the 2-week long tournament, Kyrgios was fined a total of 3 times for his behavior. Reportedly, the three fines have added up to a total of 12,200 pounds. Observing the behavior of Kyrgios, McEnroe started by saying, “I get a lot of what’s going on here more than most people.”

At 63 years of age, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that McEnroe has an eye for one’s personality. Being one of the most prominent players in the sport, he is also aware of dealing with failures. Going further, McEnroe admitted, “He’s a good kid, the players like him, he’s well-liked in the locker room, he does a lot of charity work…But he’s got demons — we all have this fear of failure and it’s a question of how you best deal with it,” he further added.

McEnroe wants Sigmund Freud to help Kyrgios

Sigmund Freud was one of the most world-renowned neurologists in the world. He has been a major contributor to the development of the field of neuroscience. However, he is most remembered for inventing and developing the technique of psychoanalysis. Even though he died in 1939, his methods and theories remain in place.

Expressing concern over the Australian’s behavior, McEnroe said, “He needs Sigmund Freud to come out of the grave and somehow figure out a way to keep this guy going for a couple of years because we could use him.”

Going back to the playing days of McEnroe, one can recall the American as the one of the most aggressive and furious players on the tour. Seeing a similar trait in Kyrgios, McEnroe rightly said,

“He’s obviously tortured in certain ways. Unbelievably talented, smart. Hell of a player when he wants to be and so you want to nurture that in a way as an ex-player, as a father, as a fan, as a commentator, so I can relate a lot.”

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Even though Kyrgios is being criticized for his behavior, what one cannot forget is his recent form. Having showcased his talents on the grass courts of Wimbledon, can the controversial Aussie reproduce the same in the upcoming hard-court season? Let us know in the comments below.