Kyrgios takes swipe at 'donut' Purcell after Australian Open win: "People would rather watch paint dry than your game style"

Nick Kyrgios garnered huge criticism after making comments regarding Ash Barty after winning the Australian Open Men's Doubles.

Kyrgios said that 'the ratings speak for themselves' but he said that his comments were taken out of context in a dig at the media.

"F**k you media," Kyrgios wrote on Instagram.

"Honestly, I said nothing disrespectful to @ashbarty I said that the crowd this year was amazing and I feel as if @the-kokk1 & I were a big part of that.

"Ash's father came to me and even said that. All I said was that when people watch me around the world the stadiums are full.

"I grew up with Ash & always knew her potential."

Max Purcell who lost in the final to Kyrgios and Kokkinakis had some comments after the match regarding the duo.

"I think it was great for ticket sales here but I'm not so sure how it was taken overseas," Purcell said.

"If you're watching some of Nick and Thanasi's matches earlier in the week and you're overseas, maybe you get turned off tennis a little bit."

These were also commented on by Kyrgios who had scathing criticism for him.

"As for @maxpurcell you donut, regarding your comments after the match, you clearly have no idea about entertainment and sport."

"If you haven't noticed there is a reason why people actually come to my matches. It's because the level and my game are actually worth watching.

"Next time you lose another slam final, you should just put your head down and try to figure out how to play the big points better. No need to slate other Aussies in the media cuz people would rather watch paint dry than your [serve and volley] game style."