Nick Kyrgios cancels for US Open - and pulls out again against Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev & Co.
Nick Kyrgios announced in a video message that he would not be attending the US Open this year - and again criticized the behavior of some players during the COVID-19 crisis.
by Michael Rothschädl
last edit: Aug 02, 2020, 08:19 am
Nick Kyrgios' behavior during the interruption of the ATP tour caused by COVID-19 can now be classified as quite surprising. The Australian - actually considered the bad boy of tennis known - entpuppte to be a great Mahner to reason, commented slip his Kolllegen always with sharp words on the social networks. And even, yes, even the world ranking 40. do nothing to blame.
"Let's take a deep breath and let's remember what's really important," Kyrgios begins a two-minute video message that the Australian broadcast yesterday Saturday. The health and safety of society is important. The reconstruction of sport or the economy is possible, but the lost lives, according to Kyrgios, would be irreversible.
"I have no problem with the USTA and its organization of the US Open, players who want to play can do so," said Kyrgios. However, he himself decided to skip the second Grand Slam of the year. The Australian has an urgent appeal to those players who still want to travel to New York City. "You have to act in the interests of the others, you cannot dance on tables or travel greedily through Europe."
Another criticism towards Zverev & Thiem
The Australian is alluding to some players, such as Dominic Thiem or Alexander Zverev , whom he has criticized sharply over the past few weeks. Above all, the 25-year-old had literally smelled against the German number one. Most recently, Borna Coric also received the dubious honor of a Nick Kyrgio tweet. The World Ranking 40. attested to the Croatian in having no brain - just Nick Kyrgios.
The US Open should take place at the end of September, only yesterday the organizers have confirmed that they want to hold the tournament on schedule. The ATP Masters 1000 event from Cincinnati, which is being played this year at the home of the US Open, is also coming up in New York City. Almost all top players have named for the tournaments - only Nick Kyrgios will probably be missing in 2020.