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Nick Kyrgios is a talented, swift, and aggressive player on the court. His aggressive strokes match with the on-court outbursts that he is not very great at hiding. Along with that, the player is very expressive and presents his opinions without any filter.

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The Australian player did not hide his discontent with former US president Donald Trump in 2017 during a press conference.

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Nick Kyrgios took a dig at former US President Donald Trump in 2017

Back in 2017, Kyrgios was attending a press conference in Sydney. But the highlight of the conference was the text on the shirt he was wearing. It had, “F*** Donald Trump” written on it. Moreover, the player had also worn a top with a picture of the former US President with devil horns.

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When the reporters asked him about the T-shirt, the player did not hesitate in expressing his views and said confidently, “It’s pretty explanatory”.

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Not to forget, Nick Kyrgios has come under the scrutiny of both media and people several times for his on-court remarks. The player has engaged in various on-court debacles where he has had to face various fines too. The Aussie got fined at the Wimbledon finals too, for cursing in front of Prince George of the royal family.

How is Kyrgios faring in 2022?

Nick Kyrgios has had an adventurous year with him reaching the finals of Wimbledon. However, he could not win the major, but that did not put an end to his zeal.

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The Australian player won the Citi Open, ending his three-year title drought, and also won in the double’s category along with his partner Jack Sock.

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Nick is now all geared up for the hard-court season and he will now be a tough contender to be the reigning champion of the US Open. The player has proved his worth by reaching the finals of Wimbledon and putting up a good fight against Novak Djokovic.

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Shivali Sharma is a Tennis Writer and Content Manager at EssentiallySports. With an extensive experience of more than 3 years in writing and content management, Shivali has authored numerous articles concerning the ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams, and the ‘Big 3’, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, including their personal life, career, and more. In addition to this, Shivali is a sworn Djokovic fan who hails his grit in face of every challenge. Additionally, she roots for Jannik Sinner whose relentless gameplay she can’t help but admire. Apart from this, when she is away from writing, Shivali enjoys exploring the great outdoors through trekking and indulging in her passion for reading books.

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