Is Nick Kyrgios retiring soon – here is everything you should know about the 27-year-old Australian’s future plans.
The 27-year-old won his first Grand Slam title this year when he teamed with fellow countryman Thanasi Kokkinakis to win the doubles event at the Australian Open. His success wasn’t restricted to the doubled circuit only as he finished runner-up at Wimbledon, his first appearance in a singles Grand Slam final.
Kyrgios has recently told Eurosport about his plans regarding retirement. He has revealed that he would be hanging up his boots if he managed to win any of the four major titles, to spend more time with his family.
He spoke in-depth about the differences in the number of days on tour between players from Europe and America and the ones from Australia.
“No other tennis player that’s not from Australia gets that,” he told Eurosport. “It’s easy for a European or an American player to lose or win a tournament, then you take a five-hour flight back home and you spend a week there before the next event.
“Whereas as an Australian, you’re doing like four to seven months travel blocks. Honestly, I don’t think it’s healthy. No other real athlete does that in the world, in any sport. Doing seven months on your own.
“People are like, why are you complaining about it or whatnot? It’s not what they think. You’re living out of a suitcase, at hotels, it’s not like you’re on holiday. You’ve got to go to tennis courts, train; the lifestyle is quite vigorous. If it probably happens [winning a Slam], I probably would [retire] to be honest.”
The current world No. 22 Nick Kyrgios will begin his season in 2023 by taking part in the inaugural edition of the United Cup.
Nick Kyrgios will be representing Team Australia in the tournament. Other male players like Alex de Minaur, Jason Kubler, and John Peers will be teaming up with the controversial star.
Ajla Tomljanovic, Zoe Hives, Maddison Inglis, and Sam Stosur are the female players in the Australian team that will be seen in action at the warm-up event.
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