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A mother’s love is unparalleled, whether he is a professional tennis player or just a regular guy doing a normal job. Nick Kyrgios‘ mother has seen the 27-year-old go through difficult times early on in his career and his rise to fame. Recently, his lovely mother recalled his nostalgic but at the same time not-so-amazing childhood before he even started his tennis journey. 

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Turning professional at the age of 17, the Australian tennis player’s journey has been full of ups and downs. But at the end of the day, what matters is that he gave his 100% to every match he played in every tournament he participated in. However, Kyrgios is still waiting to claim his first Grand Slam victory.

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Nick Kyrgios’ mother talks about the tennis player’s childhood years

The docuseries ‘Break Point’ reveals a lot of secrets about the tennis world. While the Netflix original focused on the life of many tennis players, it majorly zeroed in on a few tennis players like Taylor Fritz and Nick Kyrgios. Recently, in an episode of the series Breakpoint, the Tennis player’s mother Norlaila Kyrgios revealed some childhood secrets about his son. 

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She said, “I worry about him everyday. Everyday. Because he is gone through some really unhappy times. I’m a real chatterbox. He was beautiful baby. He has all these curls. I thought he look like a little girl. He was a chubby little boy. Around seven is when he had his first lesson.” 

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Before turning into a handsome man who fought hard battles on the tennis courts, there were pictures from Kyrgios’ childhood proving her mother’s point. Additionally, when the Tennis player was suffering from depression, he had strong support from his family. 

Kyrgios family supports from highs and lows 

There was a time when the Australian tennis player was suffering from depression and was highly addicted to drinking and drugs. He started losing friends and fell out with the family. He isolated himself from everything for the time being. 

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However, when nobody stood beside him, his father’s advice help him realize his addiction issues and made him value his tennis career.

Since then, the Wimbledon finalist has been leading a healthy lifestyle and appreciates every small gesture in his life.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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