"He thinks people are buying tickets to see him and not Djokovic" - Tennis fans blast Nick Kyrgios for bragging about selling out practice match prior to Australian Open

The tennis world was yet again unimpressed with Nick Kyrgios after the flamboyant star claimed to have single-handedly sold out his practice match against Novak Djokovic ahead of the 2023 Australian Open.

The two players will face each other for the first time since the 2022 Wimbledon final on January 13 at the Rod Laver Arena. On Tuesday, journalist Luke Dennehy revealed that tickets for the match were sold out just 58 minutes after the booking was opened.

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Kyrgios, who believes that a section of the media and fans always criticize him unfairly, reacted to Dennehy's tweet by taking a sarcastic dig at his critics.

"Wow Nick Kyrgios is bad for the sport! Wow what a disgrace, a national embarrassment! How dare he sell out another stadium, the arrogance," Kyrgios tweeted.

His words didn't go down well with fans as it suggested that Kyrgios was the lone reason behind the sale of all the tickets. The majority of fans slammed the World No. 21 and stated that the spectators were coming to see Djokovic and not him.

"It only sold out because of a real champion and decent human in @DjokerNole is playing. It’s got nothing to do with a whining little sook like you. Can’t wait to see you lose the AO and throw another tantrum," a fan tweeted.

"I guess your take is that playing one of the tennis GOATs has nothing to do with it. Nadal, Djoker or Fed playing against anyone will fill any stadium. Let’s try Nick Kyrgios against a player ranked 20-30," a user wrote.

"He thinks people are buying tickets to see him and not Djokovic," another user opined.

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Several other fans responded to Kyrgios' tweet, with the majority stating the Aussie was full of himself.

"He is the Kanye of tennis. So full of himself its disgusting.... at least kanye has the numbers and awards to brag about, he has nothing," another tweet read.

They’re watching Djokovic you doofus. And yes you’re bad role model regardless of how many stupid fans you have," said another user.

"Yeah a $20 sell out Stadium, the arrogance," wrote a fan.