“I want to be remembered as an icon!” Nick Kyrgios reveals he DOES NOT want to be like Roger Federer
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Nick Kyrgios proved yet again that he is the blockbuster, as his antics took over the Australian Open 2022. The Aussie has proved yet and yet again for his volatility and entertaining personality and has gained a massive fanbase for his personality despite splitting opinions.
At the Australian Open 2022, the Aussie won his first Grand Slam as he clinched the men’s doubles title with his “Special K” teammate Thanasi Kokkinakis, but was engaged in spats regarding Ashleigh Barty and Max Purcell after the final in true Nick Kyrgios fashion.
Kyrgios reveals he doesn’t want to be like Federer
Australian star Nick Kyrgios revealed in a recent interview that he doesn’t want to be like Roger Federer and is undeterred by the prospect of never winning a singles Grand Slam like the most successful players. The powerhouse made known his aim of being remembered as an “icon” rather than just a tennis player.
Kyrgios’s best Major singles results to date are reaching the quarterfinals at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships and the 2015 Australian Open. The former World No.13 has never looked serious on realizing the terrifying potential he undoubtedly has.
In an interview with ABC News, the 26-year-old spoke about his aim as a tennis player. He said that instead of winning titles and Majors, his main priority is to provide entertainment and bring in new fans into watching the sport. He also revealed his aim of being remembered as an icon rather than just a tennis player, talking about his off-the-field work too.
“My goal as a tennis player now is to bring new fans of the sport, I think I want to continue to grow the game. I don’t always agree with what the crowd does sometimes as well. You look at some athletes around the world: Neymar, Russell Westbrook – they’re more than just an athlete. I have my own foundation, I help kids, I’m a platform, I’m more than just a tennis player. want to be remembered as more than just someone who played [tennis]. I want to be remembered as an icon — someone who just went out there and did it their own way,” said Kyrgios.
The World No 122 then talked about his up and down journey and relationship with the tennis world, going on to reveal that he didn’t want to become successful or maintain a good public image like a Roger Federer, instead of being comfortable in his own skin and accepting the way it is.
“I feel like I’ve definitely had a rough, you know, some up and downs with the Australian public. to be honest, I look at myself in the mirror every day, and I know that I’m comfortable in my own skin. I don’t really care if I don’t win a Grand Slam [in singles] one day, or I don’t want to be like Roger Federer or something like that. But now, I honestly don’t care how I’m perceived because I know deep down, and the people around me know, that I’m a caring person. I’m always myself,” added the Aussie.
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