“Taken Out of Context”: Nick Kyrgios Clarifies His Statement on Australian Open 2022
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After making some strong statements regarding the cancellation of the Australian Open 2022, Nick Kyrgios has now given some transparency on the subject. The Australian thoroughly explained that he isn’t against the cancellation, he just wants it to be in the right way. As it seems, Kyrgios is very much concerned for the people of Melbourne.
The Australian Open is will be taking place from January 17 to January 30, 2022, in Melbourne Park. Nick also expressed his love for the sport and especially for the ‘Happy Slam’. Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka are currently the defending champions at the Australian Open.
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Nick Kyrgios gives clarity on his statements
Just yesterday, on the podcast, Nick Kyrgios said that the Australian Open 2022 ‘should not’ go ahead. However, after this controversial statement, Kyrgios has provided some lengthy clarity on his remarks. He took to Instagram to confess a couple of things.
He started by saying, ” Some things have been taken out of context regarding the Australian Open. Tennis has been such a big part of my life, almost 15 years plus. I’ve given myself a lot of sacrifices, every single day to this sport. To say that I want the Australian Open canceled, I think that was the sentence that got taken out of context.”
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Moreover, Kyrgios highlighted the importance of vaccination. He said, “ Players from overseas who aren’t vaccinated to come into our country and wander around Melbourne to play the Australian Open, I don’t think that’s right but for the players who are vaccinated, I think it’s an amazing opportunity to get the city of Melbourne and the people of Australia back together.”
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Kyrgios wants it the right way
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In the subsequent stories, Nick Kyrgios clears up on the arrangement of Australian Open 2022. On people’s safety, he said, ” Basically, I just want it to be the right way. I didn’t want the Australian open to be canceled like I live for that. To say that I wanted it to be canceled isn’t what I meant. “
Furthermore, the Australian concluded by saying, ” I hope Tennis Australia and the city of Melbourne would be looking out for people’s best interests when the Australian open does go ahead.”
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As 2021 is coming to an end, we are just a few months away from the Australian Open 2022. Just ahead of the competition, Nick Kyrgios has clarified his viewpoints on the Grand Slam taking place in Melbourne next year. However, Kyrgios hasn’t given any update on his participation at the ‘Happy Slam’.
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