“Are you serious?” Nick Kyrgios makes bold choice between winning a Grand Slam title and $20 million
Australian star Nick Kyrgios has stated that he would choose $20 million over winning a singles Grand Slam title.
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Nick Kyrgios has often stated his intention of winning a Grand Slam title in the future. However, when he was recently asked to choose between $20 million and a Major title, he made a surprising pick.
The Aussie made this declaration during a conversation with American trio Jack Sock, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson. Kyrgios has won seven ATP titles in his career most recently at the Citi Open in 2022.
While he has won a Grand Slam, it came in the doubles category. At the 2022 Australian Open, the 29-year-old won the doubles title alongside his childhood friend Thanasi Kokkinakis. He then came close to winning his first singles Major at Wimbledon that year.
Kyrgios was denied by Novak Djokovic in the final, which he lost 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6(3)-7. He has failed to reach another Slam final since then and has been sidelined for over a year due to injuries. The 29-year-old has now stated that he would happily choose $20 million over a singles Grand Slam title.
Would I rather win $20 million or a Grand Slam title? Are you serious? I’m just saying, but a Grand Slam is not that important.
Nick Kyrgios said (via Nothing Major podcast)
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— Nothing Major Podcast (@NothingMajorPod) December 13, 2024
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Kyrgios will make his comeback to the ATP Tour at the Brisbane International, which starts on December 29. The former World No. 13 has recently shared some insight about his training ahead of the event.
Nick Kyrgios to partner with Thanasi Kokkinakis in the doubles of the 2025 Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios will partner Thanasi Kokkinakis in the doubles at the 2025 Australian Open. The pair made a stirring run to the title in 2022, capturing the hearts of local fans with their power-packed display that led them to win the title.
In a recent interview, Kokkinakis revealed that Kyrgios remains a dangerous threat on the court despite playing just one match in two years. He added that the partnership will also be good for local fans.
It’s great for fans in Australia [and] fans all over the world. He’s a different cat. He obviously has a different energy about him and he’s a hell of a player. His body is in good nick, which I’m sure it will be [when the AO starts]. He’s always a dangerous threat. Everyone loved it last time — we loved it last time.
Thanasi Kokkinakis said (via Nine.com)
Kyrgios will begin his 2025 campaign at the Brisbane International while Kokkinakis will begin the season at the Adelaide Open. The tournaments will serve as a warmup for the Australian Open, which begins on January 12.
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