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Nick Kyrgios

Kyrgios at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships
Full name	Nicholas Hilmy Kyrgios
Country (sports)	Australia
Residence	Canberra, ACT Sydney, New South Wales Nassau, The Bahamas
Born	(1995-04-27) 27 April 1995 (age 30) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Turned pro	2013
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money	US ,486,696
Official website	nickkyrgios.org
Singles
Career record	205–116 (64.3%)
Career titles	7
Highest ranking	No. 13 (24 October 2016)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	QF (2015)
French Open	3R (2015, 2016)
Wimbledon	F (2022)
US Open	QF (2022)
Doubles
Career record	69–57 (55.2%)
Career titles	4
Highest ranking	No. 11 (7 November 2022)
Current ranking	No. 1,271 (6 January 2025)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	W (2022)
French Open	3R (2017)
US Open	3R (2016, 2022)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour Finals	RR (2022)
Mixed doubles
Career record	6–6 (50%)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2020)
Wimbledon	2R (2015, 2021)
US Open	2R (2015)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	SF (2015, 2017)
Hopman Cup	W (2016)

Nicholas "Nick" Hilmy Kyrgios (born 27 April 1995) is a professional tennis player from Australia. He is known for his powerful serves and exciting playing style. Nick has been ranked as high as world No. 13 in singles. He has won seven singles titles on the ATP Tour.

One of his biggest achievements was reaching the final at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships. In doubles, Nick has also done very well, reaching world No. 11. He won a major doubles title at the 2022 Australian Open with his good friend Thanasi Kokkinakis. Nick is one of only three players to have beaten each of the "Big Three" (Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal) the very first time he played them.

Early Life and Family Background

Nick Kyrgios was born on 27 April 1995 in Canberra, Australia. His father, George, is from Greece, and his mother, Norlaila ("Nill"), is from Malaysia. His mother was once a princess in Malaysia, but she gave up her title when she moved to Australia. Nick has an older sister, Halimah, who works in dance and musical theatre.

Nick went to Radford College and Daramalan College in Canberra. When he was younger, he also played a lot of basketball. At 14, he decided to focus only on tennis. Two years later, he received a special scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport. This helped him improve his tennis skills even more. In 2013, Nick moved his training to Melbourne Park for better facilities. He later returned to base himself in Canberra.

Junior Tennis Career

Nick started playing junior tennis matches in 2008 when he was 13. He won his first junior title in Fiji in June 2010, at age 15. In 2011, he played in his first junior Grand Slam at the Australian Open.

In 2012, he won two junior Grand Slam doubles titles. He became the junior world number three. In 2013, he reached the number one junior ranking. A week later, he won his first and only junior Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open. He beat fellow Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis in the final.

Professional Tennis Journey

Starting His Pro Career (2012–2013)

Nick turned professional in 2013. In 2012, he played his first qualifying match at the Australian Open. He spent the rest of that year playing in smaller tournaments. He finished 2012 ranked No. 838.

In 2013, Nick set a goal to reach the top 300 players. He won his first challenger tour title at 17 in Sydney. He then got a special entry into the main draw of the 2013 French Open. There, he won his first-ever ATP Tour match against former world No. 8 Radek Štěpánek. This win helped his ranking rise to No. 213. He ended 2013 ranked No. 182.

Kyrgios at the 2013 French Open.

Wimbledon Quarterfinal Breakthrough (2014)

In 2014, Nick received a special entry into the Australian Open. He won his first match but lost in the second round. He then faced some injuries, including an elbow problem.

Nick won two more challenger titles in 2014. At the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, he received another special entry. He made headlines by beating World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in four sets. This made him the first male player to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals on his debut since 2004. His amazing shot between his legs was called "freakish." He lost in the quarterfinals to Milos Raonic. This performance helped Nick enter the top 100 rankings for the first time, reaching No. 66. He ended 2014 ranked No. 52.

Kyrgios at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships.

First ATP Final and Top 30 (2015)

Nick started 2015 strong at the Australian Open. He reached the quarterfinals after winning several tough five-set matches. He became the first teenage male to reach two Grand Slam quarterfinals since Roger Federer in 2001. He lost to Andy Murray in the quarterfinals. After this, his ranking rose to No. 35.

He reached his first ATP tournament final at the Estoril Open. He lost the final to Richard Gasquet. A week later, he beat world No. 2 Roger Federer at the Madrid Open. At the French Open, he was seeded 29th, his first Grand Slam seeding. He reached the third round before losing to Andy Murray.

At the 2015 Wimbledon Championships, he reached the fourth round. He also played mixed doubles with Madison Keys. During this time, he received some warnings for his on-court behavior.

Kyrgios in 2015.

Wimbledon 2015: Madison Keys & Nick Kyrgios during their 1st round match.

Hopman Cup Champion and Multiple Titles (2016)

In 2016, Nick partnered with Daria Gavrilova to win the 2016 Hopman Cup. This was his first title on the World Tour. He also recorded his first win over Andy Murray.

Nick won his first ATP singles title at the Open 13 in Marseille. He won the tournament without losing his serve once. He reached his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 semifinal at the 2016 Miami Open. After this, he entered the top 20 rankings for the first time.

He won his second ATP title in Atlanta. In October, he won his first ATP World Tour 500 series title at the Japan Open. He ended 2016 ranked No. 13, his highest career ranking.

Kyrgios playing at the 2016 US Open.

First Masters Final (2017)

At the 2017 Australian Open, Nick lost in the second round. He had big wins over Novak Djokovic at the Mexican Open and the Indian Wells Masters. He reached his first Masters 1000 final at the Cincinnati Masters, but lost to Grigor Dimitrov. He also reached the final of the China Open, losing to Rafael Nadal.

Nick played for Team World in the first 2017 Laver Cup. He won a doubles match with Jack Sock and a singles match against Tomáš Berdych.

First Australian Title (2018)

In 2018, Nick won his first tournament on home soil at the 2018 Brisbane International. This win brought him back into the top 20 rankings. At the Australian Open, he reached the fourth round.

He had an elbow injury that affected his season. He did not play at the French Open that year. He reached the semifinals at the Stuttgart Open and the Queen's Club Championships. At Wimbledon, he reached the third round.

Two Titles and Challenges (2019)

Nick won his fifth title at the 2019 Mexican Open in Acapulco. He beat three top 10 players on his way to the title. His time at the Miami Open was full of exciting moments, including successful underarm serves.

At Wimbledon, he reached the second round. He won his sixth title in Washington. He beat two top 10 players, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev, to win. At the US Open, he reached the third round.

Longest Career Match (2020)

At the 2020 Australian Open, Nick played his longest career match. It lasted 4 hours and 26 minutes in the third round against Karen Khachanov. He then lost to Rafael Nadal in the fourth round. He chose not to play in the 2020 US Open due to health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic. He ended 2020 ranked No. 45.

Kyrgios playing at the 2021 Australian Open.

Injuries and Grand Slam Success (2021–2022)

In 2021, Nick faced more injuries. He withdrew from several tournaments. At Wimbledon, he retired from his third-round match due to an abdominal injury. He ended his 2021 season early because of a knee injury.

2022 was a big year for Nick. He tested positive for COVID-19 early in the year, which affected his ranking. At the 2022 Australian Open, he partnered with Thanasi Kokkinakis in doubles. They had an amazing run, beating the world No. 1 team and winning the title. They were the first wildcard team to win the Australian Open men's doubles title in the Open era. This success boosted Nick's doubles ranking.

He reached the quarterfinals at Indian Wells, losing to Rafael Nadal. He also reached the semifinals in doubles at the 2022 Miami Open. On grass courts, he reached semifinals in Stuttgart and Halle.

At the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, Nick had a fantastic tournament. He reached his first major singles quarterfinal since 2015. He then made it to his first-ever major semifinal. After Rafael Nadal withdrew, Nick reached his first major final. He played against Novak Djokovic in the final, losing in a close four-set match.

After Wimbledon, Nick won his second doubles title of the year in Atlanta with Thanasi Kokkinakis. He then won his first singles title in three years at the Washington Open. He also won the doubles title there with Jack Sock. This made him the first player to win both singles and doubles titles at Washington in the same year.

At the US Open, Nick reached the quarterfinals for the first time. He beat world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev. This made him the first Australian player to beat the world No. 1 twice in the same year since 1987. He ended 2022 ranked No. 22 in singles and No. 13 in doubles, his highest year-end doubles ranking.

Recent Challenges and Comeback (2023–2025)

In 2023, Nick faced more injury setbacks. He withdrew from the United Cup and the 2023 Australian Open due to a knee injury. He had surgery on his knee. Later, he had a foot injury and then tore a ligament in his wrist. He spent the rest of 2023 recovering.

In 2024, Nick became a commentator for BBC and ESPN. He also launched his own interview series called Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios. He returned to play a match in September 2024.

In November 2024, Nick announced his return to the tour for 2025. He played at the World Tennis League and the Brisbane International. In Brisbane, he played a doubles match with Novak Djokovic, which they won. In his first singles match, he lost in a very close three-set match. He also played doubles at the Australian Open in 2025 with Thanasi Kokkinakis, but they had to withdraw due to Kokkinakis's injury. Nick has said he might have played his last singles match at the Australian Open.

Representing Australia

ATP Cup

Nick played in the first ATP Cup in 2020. He won three singles matches and a doubles match. Australia reached the semifinals of the event.

Davis Cup

Nick has played for Australia in the Davis Cup eleven times. He made his debut in September 2013 at age 18. He has a good win-loss record, especially on hard courts. He helped Australia reach the semifinals in 2015 and 2017. He has been a key player for the Australian team.

Playing Style

Nick Kyrgios is known for his very aggressive and exciting playing style. He has said he had to find a way to be more aggressive because he was overweight and had asthma when he was younger. Many experts describe his game as "powerfully flamboyant" and "brilliant."

Kyrgios playing at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships.

The ATP once rated Nick as the fifth best server in tennis history. He can serve at speeds up to 230 km/h (143 mph). He wins almost 79% of his first-serve points. His second serve is also very strong, often over 200 km/h (124 mph). Former tennis star Goran Ivanišević called him a "tennis genius" and said he is "the best server in the game by far."

Nick has a strong forehand and a two-handed backhand. He also uses different shots like spin, slices, and dropshots to surprise his opponents. While his game is best suited for grass and hard courts, he has also done well on clay.

Kyrgios' powerful two-handed backhand.

Underarm Serve

Nick is known for bringing the underarm serve back into tennis. He first used it at the 2019 Mexican Open against Rafael Nadal. He explained that he used it because he was struggling to win points against Nadal. While some players, like Nadal, felt it was not in the "spirit of the game," Nick has used it more often than any other player in professional tennis.

Coaching Approach

Nick Kyrgios has had several coaches throughout his career, but he often prefers to do things his own way. His first coach was Todd Larkham, who coached him from age 10 to 17. Later, he was coached by Simon Rea, under whom he reached his first Grand Slam Quarter-final at Wimbledon in 2014.

Nick has often chosen not to have a full-time coach. He believes he is "too set in my ways" and doesn't like to listen to too much advice. Many famous former players, like Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, and John McEnroe, have offered to coach him.

Media and Entertainment

Nick Kyrgios has also started a career in broadcasting and entertainment. He made his debut as a commentator and analyst for Tennis Channel and ESPN. He has commentated on major tournaments like the 2024 Australian Open and Wimbledon. His commentary has been well-received.

He appeared in the documentary Australia's Open and the Netflix series Break Point. In Break Point, he and Thanasi Kokkinakis are featured on their journey to winning the Australian Open doubles title. In 2024, he launched his own celebrity interview series called Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios.

Public Image and Opinions

Early Career

Nick won his first challenger title at 17. His childhood coach, Andrew Bulley, said he was a "super competitor" who always gave 100%. His parents supported him by taking him to many competitions. As he became more famous, being away from home for long periods was tough for him.

Current Public Perception

Nick is a player who gets a lot of attention, both good and bad. He is often talked about in the media. Since his return from injury in late 2024, people are re-evaluating his future. He is still one of the most popular players at live tennis events, with his matches often selling out stadiums.

After reaching the Wimbledon final in 2022, Nick said it took him "almost 10 years" to get to that point. When asked if he wanted to reach more Grand Slam finals, he joked, "no, it was exhausting!"

Opinions from Other Tennis Professionals

Many tennis legends and players have praised Nick's talent:

• John Newcombe, a former Australian world No. 1, said Nick is "an exceptional talent" and "a real individual."
• Tim Henman, former British No.1, stated that Nick "can beat anyone because he is seriously talented."
• Paul Annacone, Roger Federer's former coach, called Nick "the most talented player since Roger jumped on the scene."
• Novak Djokovic, after beating Nick in the 2022 Wimbledon final, said: "I really respect you a lot. I think you are a phenomenal tennis player and athlete, an amazing talent."
• John McEnroe has called Nick "the most talented player [he's] seen in the last ten years."

Off the Court

People who know Nick personally say his personality off the court is very different from his on-court behavior. Fellow Australian player Jason Kubler has noted this difference.

Mental Health Journey

When Nick was 19, he became very famous after beating Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon. This brought a lot of pressure, and he struggled to cope with it. He said that winning tournaments sometimes "just masked all of it," which was "the darkest thing ever." He sought professional help and saw several psychologists to deal with his mental health challenges. Experts believe that high-profile athletes sharing their struggles can help young people, especially young males, feel more comfortable seeking help.

Endorsements

Kyrgios (wearing Nike and Beats apparel) at the 2015 Aegon Championships.

Nick has endorsement deals with several well-known companies. These include Yonex (for his tennis rackets), Nike (for clothing and shoes), and Beats (for headphones).

Personal Life

Nick is a big fan of sports outside of tennis. He supports the Boston Celtics in the NBA (basketball) and Tottenham Hotspur in English football. He also follows Australian sports teams like the Canberra Raiders (rugby league) and North Melbourne (Australian rules football). In 2023, he became a part-owner of the South East Melbourne Phoenix basketball team. He also co-owns the Miami Pickleball Club.

He is very close friends with Thanasi Kokkinakis. They have known each other since they were kids and won the 2022 Australian Open doubles title together.

Nick has followed a vegetarian diet since early 2020. He said that seeing the impact of the bushfires in Australia made him even more committed to this choice.

Relationships

Since December 2021, Nick Kyrgios has been dating Costeen Hatzi.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Performance Timelines

Singles

Current through the 2025 Australian Open.

Doubles

Grand Slam Finals

Singles: 1 (1 runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2022	Wimbledon	Grass	Novak Djokovic	6–4, 3–6, 4–6, 6–7(3–7)

Doubles: 1 (1 title)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Win	2022	Australian Open	Hard	Thanasi Kokkinakis	Matthew Ebden Max Purcell	7–5, 6–4

See also

In Spanish: Nick Kyrgios para niños