The Australian revealed the details of his difficult start on the professional circuit and said what game marked the beginning and end of his career.
There is no doubt about that Nick Kyrgios He is one of the most controversial tennis players today. His arrogant profile and specific reactions during matches make him a true ‘showman’, but he also has a dark side. The Australian has revealed the details of his difficult start on the professional circuit and he said what game marked the before and after of his career.
The statements were revealed at the premiere of the documentary break pointwherein Kyrgios has spoken about his worst year in tennis. He admitted that he had complications with drinking alcohol and suffered from problems mental health as a result of the popularity effect.
“The first four or five years of my career were very turbulent. When Hors (his manager) was on tour with me taking care of me, when he was the only one taking care of me, I see my mental health getting worse every week. My life seems out of control: I drink every night”, explained the 27-year-old tennis player.
Also, Kyrgios emphasized the importance of taking care of the psychological aspect in the tennis environment: “I thought, ‘okay, I can’t do this anymore. I need to be kinder to myself.’ For my mental health, I could never be one of those players who plays year round. I value my family and close friends too much to put tennis before that. I don’t think it’s healthy”.
Nick Kyrgios and the match that changed his life
Despite the tough phase he went through in his early days, the Australian made sure of that victory over Nadal at Wimbledon 2014 meant both before and after his life. “I didn’t know how good it was. When I was 17, I thought I had a growth spurt, then I started sliding and moving and things got serious… After the match with Nadal at Wimbledon, my life changed. I went from no one knowing who I was to people camping outside my house”, his sentence.
Finally, he refers to his repeated outbursts of anger and crossword puzzles against rivals. “I’m losing my appetite because of the little things that happen. I have a short fuse. It’s almost like a habit“, recognize. And I added: “In the heat of battle I was two different people. Sometimes I cross the emotional line. Millions of people are watching you and you’re not playing your best. Won’t you be frustrated and angry? I have to get it out”.
Source: Tycsports
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