Nick Kyrgios slams ‘idiots’ for criticizing him after defeat to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at Brisbane International
Nick Kyrgios referenced LeBron James' quote to slam critics for mocking him after his first-round exit in singles in Brisbane.
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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Nick Kyrgios (Image via X)
Nick Kyrgios was excited to be back on the tour after a long injury layoff but was eliminated in the first round at the Brisbane International by youngster Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in three sets which also included three tiebreaks.
Some fans, particularly those who slammed him for his controversial remarks on Jannik Sinner‘s doping case, seized the opportunity to mock him heavily. Kyrgios has now responded to the criticism during his Q&A session on Instagram when a fan wrote about how even Frances Tiafoe lost to Perricard. The Aussie referenced basketball legend LeBron James‘ quote to slam his critics.
People are idiots. They have no idea and always have plenty of opinions. We are some of the best athletes in the world, as bron said they gotta wake up and have the same lives they had yesterday. We continue to live the way we want.
Nick Kyrgios wrote on Instagram
Although it took Perricard more than two hours to beat Kyrgios in three sets, Tiafoe was defeated with scores of 6-4, 7-6(4). Kyrgios thinks the Frenchman is one of the favorites to win the tournament.
Nick Kyrgios slams journalist over report of him missing from ESPN commentary team
After elimination from singles, Nick Kyrgios‘ campaign in Brisbane came to an end when he and his doubles partner Novak Djokovic were defeated in the second round by Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus. The 29-year-old’s next destination is Melbourne where he will play both singles and doubles.
Last year at the Australian Open, Kyrgios, who was on the sidelines due to injury problems, took up the role of a commentator for Eurosport and ESPN. Renowned sports journalist Jon Wertheim took to X to announce that Kyrgios will be missing from ESPN’s commentary team for the 2025 Australian Open.
Read into this what you will, but Nick Kyrgios will not be part of the ESPN @AustralianOpen 2025 broadcast team.
Jon Wertheim wrote on X
When Kyrgios noticed the tweet, he criticized Wertheim by stating the reason behind his not joining the broadcast team.
Uhhhh because I’m playing singles and doubles – slow media day huh.
Nick Kyrgios wrote
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Uhhhh because I’m playing singles and doubles – slow media day huh ??
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) January 3, 2025
Kyrgios suffered again from wrist pain during his first-round singles match in Brisbane and afterward he stated that he would be needing a ‘miracle’ to play at the Australian Open. In Melbourne, he has never reached the semifinals.
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