Kyrgios on reason for combining doubles with singles: "I'm here to earn money, this is my job"

Nick Kyrgios has always been open about his stance on tennis noting that it's not his favourite sport although he often played up his lack of love for the sport.

Kyrgios loves tennis, it's obvious when you watch him play but he's never been committed to it. Not until recently when he finally started to play in line with his talent. A Wimbledon final obviously signals that he's taking it seriously and one motivation might be money.

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Speaking in Tokyo, Kyrgios admitted that he's playing singles and doubles to earn money, as that is his job:

"Tennis can be so stressful in singles. Sometimes it's hell. You have to make an exhausting effort for a long time to maintain seriousness and concentration, you have a very high responsibility on the court. I want to compete well in singles and doubles, because I'm here to earn money, this is my job and that's why I compete in both modalities."