Marion Bartoli ‘fed up’ with Nick Kyrgios’ remarks on Jannik Sinner as she claims the Aussie ‘only lives for provocative’ comments
Marion Bartoli said Nick Kyrgios would lose if he locks horns with World No.1 Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open.
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Nick Kyrgios Marion Bartoli, Jannik Sinner (Images via X, The Guardian)
Nick Kyrgios has been making scathing remarks on Jannik Sinner because of the doping controversy. Former tennis player Marion Bartoli however has had enough as she minced no words while slamming Kyrgios.
When the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) published the report that Sinner failed the drug test and bore no fault or negligence, since then Kyrgios has been taking brutal digs at the World No.1. Sinner tested positive for clostebol twice, and even though the ITIA called him innocent, he’s waiting for the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Bartoli, who once called Kyrgios ‘pathetic’, said he is someone who is ‘capable of saying absolute horrors’ to a respected player like Stan Wawrinka which is why she’s not surprised whenever he makes controversial statements.
I’m not surprised because in any case Kyrgios only lives for that, only lives for statements that are more provocative than the others.
Marion Bartoli told RMC Sport
Kyrgios has expressed his desire to beat Sinner at the Australian Open. If they meet in Melbourne, Bartoli is convinced that the Italian would prevail, given that he has already established himself as one of the best players in the world.
Now, his provocative statements galore, after a while, we’re fed up. We’re fed up! In any case, Sinner is not going to respond. And if he plays it on the court, even if it remains tennis, we still have on one side a player who is world number 1, has just won two Grand Slams and has become almost unbeatable, and on the other a Nick Kyrgios who has not played in an official competition since June 13, 2023.
Marion Bartoli added
?? "Ses déclarations provocatrices à foison, il y en a ras-le-bol !"@bartoli_marion déplore le comportement provocateur et les propos de Nick Kyrgios à l'encontre de Jannick Sinner, qui avait été contrôle positif lors d'un test anti-dopage. pic.twitter.com/jOrSTd5WWU
— Les Grandes Gueules du Sport – RMC (@GGsportRMC) December 22, 2024
Nick Kyrgios reveals why he didn’t interview Jannik Sinner at the US Open
Nick Kyrgios played a doubles match with Casper Ruud at the World Tennis League. It was surprising for the tennis world to see them playing given that they have criticized each other in the past.
Kyrgios even posted on Instagram how it was a ‘pleasure’ for him to play against the Norwegian. A user on X slammed Kyrgios by posting a comment Kyrgios made on Ruud nearly three years ago.
The fan wrote how Kyrgios slams someone online but backs down when he meets that person. Another fan also agreed and pointed out how Kyrgios, who was working as a commentator for the ESPN, avoided meeting Jannik Sinner at the US Open. Kyrgios has now responded to the comment.
No espn told me not to do it lol. But continue to have zero idea about anything.
Nick Kyrgios said
Check out the post here:
No espn told me not to do it lol. But continue to have zero idea about anything.
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) December 22, 2024
Kyrgios, who last played an official match at the 2023 Stuttgart Open, will be making his comeback at the Brisbane International. He has also paired up with World No.7 Novak Djokovic for doubles.
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