‘Make Your Mind Up’ – Nick Kyrgios’ Immediate U-Turn From Retirement Rumors Infuriates Tennis Fans
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Nick Kyrgios, who is away from the tennis courts owing to his injury woes, recently opened up about how he is ‘contemplating retirement.’ While announcing his unavailability for the Paris Olympics, the Australian tennis star asserted that there is a ‘part of him’ that knows his journey on the competitive tour may be over. However, just after issuing those candid statements, the ATP player has now brushed aside his own ‘retirement’ column, drawing the attention of many fans.
Now that he is not playing tennis, Kyrgios has taken up the role of commentator and analyst for the Australian Open. After a lengthy hiatus and his retirement rumors, the Aussie recently revealed that he is planning a comeback as “there is plenty left in the tank.”
Fans react to Nick Kyrgios brushing aside his own ‘retirement’ claims
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In a conversation with The Sydney Morning Herald, Kyrgios stated, “There is a part of me that knows my time in the sport may be over. And I’m OK with that.” Just after issuing these statements, the Aussie has now changed his stance on retirement on the same day. In a video clip on social media, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist cleared up that some articles going around about him retiring are “absolute non sense.”
Left side: Nick Kyrgios writes in a column for 'The Sydney Morning Herald' that "there is a part of me that knows my time in the sport may be over. And I’m OK with that".
Right side, on the same day: Nick Kyrgios clears up that some articles going around about him retiring are… pic.twitter.com/w4qD94oGja
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) January 24, 2024
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He also said, “I’m hungry as ever. Constantly rehabing in the gym. (…) I’m coming back. Stay tuned. There is plenty left in the tank.” Good news for the sport, I guess!” Kyrgios calling his own column ‘nonsense’ has not gone over well with a flurry of fans on social media. Reacting to the news shared by the renowned tennis journalist José Morgado on Twitter, one fan said, “make your mind up bro”
make your mind up bro https://t.co/oYb5F04F1o
— emily (@janniksinners) January 24, 2024
Another fan was left infuriated as he commented, “Dating him would be exhausting”
Dating him would be exhausting https://t.co/zZ2iGxfiuY
— Jenna Clarke (@jennamclarke) January 24, 2024
Another user flocked to the comments section to call the ATP player out for labeling his own column ‘nonsense.’ He commented, “Dude claims his own column is nonsense. Okay. 🤣”
Dude claims his own column is nonsense. Okay. 🤣 https://t.co/z2Biho9fXb
— John Dean (@JohnDean_) January 24, 2024
Similarly, another fan was surprised after taking note of the Aussie making an immediate U-turn from retirement on the same day.
The user stated, “Will the real Nick Kyrgios please stand up 🫤”
Will the real Nick Kyrgios please stand up 🫤
— Catherine Badcock 🤷♀️ (@CBadcock) January 24, 2024
In the comments section, a fan also dropped a GIF as he joined others in brutally criticizing Kyrgios.
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https://t.co/NFGTm9HVc6 pic.twitter.com/UxqYpXC2SF
— Goober 🤡 #RESILIENCIA 🫡 (@goobertilaker) January 24, 2024
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What do you think of the Australian tennis star immediately changing his stance on retirement after issuing his candid statements? Let us know in the comments section.
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