Jimmy Arias
mocked Nick Kyrgios after his comments about an early retirement from the ATP
tour.
The former
world No. 5 downplayed Kyrgios' remarks. The Australian was participating as a
"coach" for Frances Tiafoe in the exhibition event Ultimate Tennis
Showdown:
“The
sport’s crazy,” said Kyrgios.
“The
schedule is out of control. No f**king change [I play till I am 33], there’s no
way. There’s no chance. I’m playing till 33? Insane! I’m not playing till 33. I
promise you when I’m gone, you’ll never see me again,” he added.
As per
Jimmy Arias' comments on Tennis Channel, Nick Kyrgios' remarks should not be
taken too seriously.
“I don’t
know what he’s talking about when he says this schedule is out of control. He’s
played one match this year. He seems to take every other year off, so he should
be able to play for another 25 years,” Arias said.
“It’s just
interesting to listen to him talk; let’s see what happens when he’s 33. But as
we’re talking right now, I don’t know [if] he’s gonna play five more matches
[this year]. He’s played once so far this year. I’m not sure [his] wrist, knee
[or] his tattoo is hurting him too much [from playing] Pokemon maybe. I don’t
know,” he continued.
The
American former tennis player also highlighted Nick Kyrgios' performance last
year, where he reached the final of Wimbledon, won the ATP 500 Washington Open,
and clinched the doubles title at the Australian Open alongside his compatriot
Thanasi Kokkinakis, among other impressive results:
“The guy is
so talented, he doesn’t really train, he doesn’t do all the things that are
actually difficult and make it hard. And he doesn’t seem to care, although
obviously he does. He’s great for the game to have him play, but he’s got to
play sometimes,” Arias added.
“Something’s
going on but let’s hopefully see him again. He was great last year. [For]
whatever reason, last year he was great,” he added.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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