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Nick Kyrgios

Kyrgios at 2017 Aegon Championships
Full name	Nicholas Hilmy Kyrgios
Country (sports)	Australia
Residence	Canberra, ACT Sydney, New South Wales Nassau, 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 $12,648,790
Official website	nickkyrgios.org
Singles
Career record	206–118 (63.7%)
Career titles	7
Highest ranking	No. 13 (24 October 2016)
Current ranking	No. 635 (23 June 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	QF (2015)
French Open	3R (2015, 2016)
Wimbledon	F (2022)
US Open	QF (2022)
Doubles
Career record	69–58 (54.3%)
Career titles	4
Highest ranking	No. 11 (7 November 2022)
Current ranking	No. 1292 (23 June 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 Hilmy Kyrgios (born 27 April 1995) is an Australian professional tennis player. He has been ranked as high as world No. 13 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Kyrgios has won seven ATP Tour singles titles. He also reached a major final at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.

In doubles, Kyrgios reached world No. 11. He won a major doubles title at the 2022 Australian Open with his partner Thanasi Kokkinakis. Kyrgios is one of only three players to have beaten each of the "Big Three" (Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal) the first time he played them. He is known for his unique personality and exciting playing style.

In his junior career, Kyrgios won the singles title at the 2013 Australian Open. He also won junior doubles titles at the 2012 French Open, 2012 Wimbledon Championships, and 2013 Wimbledon Championships.

Early Life and Family Background

Nick Kyrgios was born on April 27, 1995, in Canberra, Australia. His father, George, is of Greek origin, and his mother, Norlaila ("Nill"), is Malay. His mother was born in Malaysia and was part of the Pahang royal family. She gave up her princess title when she moved to Australia.

Nick has two siblings: a sister named Halimah and a brother named Christos. His grandparents on his father's side came to Australia from Greece in 1960.

Education and Early Sports

Kyrgios attended Radford College and later Daramalan College in Canberra. When he was younger, he also played basketball. At 14, he decided to focus only on tennis. Two years later, he received a full scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport. This helped him improve his tennis skills even more.

In 2013, Kyrgios moved his training to Melbourne Park for better facilities. He wanted to help his tennis career grow. In 2015, he returned to Canberra as his main training base. He also donated $10,000 to help redevelop the Lyneham Tennis Centre there.

Junior Tennis Career

Kyrgios played his first junior tennis match in 2008 when he was 13. He won his first ITF junior title in Fiji in 2010, at age 15. In 2011, he started playing more junior tournaments. He made his junior Grand Slam debut at the 2011 Australian Open.

In 2012, he won two junior Grand Slam doubles titles. He became the junior world number three. In 2013, he became the number one junior player. He won the Australian Open junior singles title against fellow Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis. He also won the Wimbledon junior doubles with Kokkinakis.

Professional Tennis Journey

2012–2013: Starting as a Pro

In 2012, Kyrgios played his first professional tournament in Japan. He defeated Ouyang Bowen at an ITF Futures event. He finished the year ranked No. 838.

In 2013, Kyrgios won his first Challenger Tour title at age 17. He defeated Matt Reid in the final. He then received a wildcard to play in the main draw of the 2013 French Open. This was his first time in a Grand Slam main draw. He won his first ATP Tour match against former world No. 8 Radek Štěpánek. His ranking then rose to No. 213.

Kyrgios also qualified for the 2013 US Open. He lost to fourth seed David Ferrer in his first match. He reached a new career-high ranking of No. 186. He ended 2013 ranked No. 182.

2014: Wimbledon Quarterfinal Breakthrough

In 2014, Kyrgios received a wildcard for the 2014 Australian Open. He won his first match but lost in the second round. He then won two more Challenger titles in the US.

At the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, Kyrgios received another wildcard. He had a big win against Richard Gasquet, saving nine match points. He then beat Jiří Veselý. His biggest win came when he defeated world No. 1 Rafael Nadal in four sets. This made him the first male debutant to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals since 2004. He lost to Milos Raonic in the quarterfinals. This amazing performance helped Kyrgios enter the top 100 rankings for the first time, reaching No. 66.

After Wimbledon, Kyrgios played in the 2014 Rogers Cup. He won his first ATP World Tour Masters match. He ended 2014 ranked No. 52.

2015: First Final and Top 30 Ranking

Kyrgios started 2015 at the Australian Open. He entered directly due to his ranking. He won several tough matches, including a five-set comeback against Andreas Seppi. This made him the first male teenager to reach two Grand Slam quarterfinals since Roger Federer in 2001. He lost to Andy Murray in the quarterfinals. After this, his ranking reached a career-high of No. 35.

At the Estoril Open, Kyrgios reached his first ATP tournament final. He lost to Richard Gasquet. A week later, at the Madrid Open, he defeated world No. 2 Roger Federer. He saved two match points in the final set.

At the French Open, Kyrgios was seeded 29th. He reached the third round before losing to Andy Murray. At the 2015 Wimbledon Championships, he reached the fourth round. He lost to Richard Gasquet. He also played mixed doubles with Madison Keys.

2016: Hopman Cup Champion and Three Titles

In 2016, Kyrgios partnered with Daria Gavrilova for the 2016 Hopman Cup. They won the title, defeating Ukraine in the final. This was Kyrgios's first title on the World Tour.

At the 2016 Australian Open, he reached the third round. Kyrgios won his first ATP title at the Open 13 in Marseille. He defeated Marin Čilić in the final without having his serve broken once.

He reached his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 semifinal at the 2016 Miami Open. He entered the top 20 rankings for the first time. Kyrgios won his second ATP title in Atlanta. He defeated John Isner in the final. His ranking reached a career-high of No. 16.

In October, Kyrgios won his first ATP World Tour 500 series title at the 2016 Japan Open. He beat David Goffin in the final.

2017: First Masters Final Appearance

At the 2017 Australian Open, Kyrgios lost in the second round. At the Mexican Open, he defeated Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals. He beat Djokovic again at the Indian Wells Masters.

Kyrgios reached his first Masters 1000 final at the Cincinnati Masters. He defeated world No. 2 Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals. He then beat David Ferrer to reach the final, where he lost to Grigor Dimitrov. He also reached the final of the China Open, losing to Nadal.

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

2018: Winning on Home Soil

Kyrgios won his first tournament on home soil at the 2018 Brisbane International. He defeated Ryan Harrison in the final. This win brought him back into the top 20 rankings.

At the 2018 Australian Open, he reached the fourth round. He lost to Grigor Dimitrov in a close match. Kyrgios later reached the semifinals at the Stuttgart Open and the Queen's Club Championships. He defeated former world No. 1 Andy Murray at Queen's Club.

At the 2018 US Open, Kyrgios reached the third round. He lost to Roger Federer. He ended 2018 seeing psychologists to help with his mental health.

2019: Two More Titles

Kyrgios won his fifth title at the 2019 Mexican Open in Acapulco. He beat three top 10 players: Nadal, Isner, and Zverev. He also defeated three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka.

At Wimbledon, Kyrgios had an exciting second-round match against Nadal, which he lost. Kyrgios won his sixth title in Washington. He defeated top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and third seed Daniil Medvedev to win.

After an incident at the 2019 Cincinnati Masters, the ATP investigated Kyrgios's behavior. He received a suspended ban and a probationary period.

2020: Longest Career Match

At the 2020 Australian Open, Kyrgios was seeded 23rd. He won a very long match against Karen Khachanov, lasting over four hours. This was his longest career match. He then lost to Rafael Nadal in the fourth round. Kyrgios chose not to play in the 2020 US Open due to health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic. He ended 2020 ranked No. 45.

2021: Injuries and Withdrawals

At the 2021 Australian Open, Kyrgios lost in the third round to Dominic Thiem. He had been leading by two sets.

Kyrgios played at Wimbledon. He won his first two matches but retired in the third round due to an abdominal injury. He ended his 2021 season early because of a knee injury. He finished 2021 with a singles ranking of 93.

2022: Grand Slam Success and Top 20 Return

Kyrgios started 2022 with some withdrawals due to illness and injury. He dropped out of the top 100 rankings for the first time since 2014.

At the 2022 Australian Open, he partnered with Thanasi Kokkinakis in doubles. They defeated the world No. 1 doubles team. They went on to win the title, becoming the first all-Australian men's doubles champions at the Australian Open since 1997. They were also the first wildcard pair to win the title in the Open era. This success moved Kyrgios into the top 40 in doubles.

In singles, Kyrgios reached the quarterfinals at Indian Wells. He beat world No. 8 Casper Ruud. He then lost to Rafael Nadal. He reached the semifinals in doubles at Miami with Kokkinakis.

At the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, Kyrgios reached his first major quarterfinal since 2015. He then reached his first ever major semifinal. He advanced to his first major final after Rafael Nadal withdrew. Kyrgios lost the Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic in a competitive four-set match.

In Atlanta, Kyrgios won his second doubles title with Thanasi Kokkinakis. In Washington, Kyrgios won his first singles title in three years. He also won the doubles title with Jack Sock. He became the first player to win both singles and doubles titles at Washington in the same year.

At the US Open, Kyrgios reached the quarterfinals for the first time. He defeated world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev. He became the first Australian player to beat the world No. 1 twice in the same year since 1987. Despite losing in the quarterfinals, Kyrgios returned to the Top 20 rankings. He ended 2022 ranked No. 22 in singles and No. 13 in doubles, his highest end-of-year doubles ranking.

2023–2024: Dealing with Injuries

Kyrgios faced many injuries in 2023 and 2024. He withdrew from the United Cup and the Adelaide International 2 due to an ankle injury. He also withdrew from the 2023 Australian Open due to a knee injury that required surgery.

He had a foot injury and later tore a ligament in his wrist. These injuries kept him out of play for the rest of 2023. In 2024, he became a commentator for BBC and ESPN. He did return for a UTS match in September 2024, which he won.

2025: Returning to the Tour

In November 2024, Nick Kyrgios announced his return to tennis. He played at the World Tennis League event in December 2024. He then played at the Brisbane International 2025, where he was the 2018 champion.

In Brisbane, he played a doubles match with Novak Djokovic, which they won. In his first singles match, he lost in three tie-breakers. His wrist injury needed attention during the match.

For the Australian Open in 2025, he had a protected ranking of 21. In the singles first round, he lost in three sets. He said he had "probably played his last singles match at the Australian Open." In doubles, he played with Thanasi Kokkinakis. They retired from their match due to Kokkinakis's shoulder injury.

In March 2025, Kyrgios played at Indian Wells. He withdrew from his match due to wrist pain. He said he wanted to keep trying to get back to a good level. In Miami, he won his first match in 896 days. He then lost his second match. He said he would continue training to get back to a tour level standard.

National Team Representation

ATP Cup

Kyrgios played in the first ATP Cup in 2020. He won three singles matches and a doubles match. He helped Australia reach the semifinals.

Davis Cup

Nick Kyrgios has played for Australia eleven times in the Davis Cup. He has played both singles and doubles. His record is 11 wins and 6 losses.

He made his Davis Cup debut in September 2013 at age 18. He won his first singles match. Australia won that tie. In 2014, Australia lost to France. Kyrgios lost both his singles matches. Australia later beat Uzbekistan to return to the World Group.

In 2015, Kyrgios played against Kazakhstan. He was later not chosen for the semi-final tie against Great Britain. He returned in 2016, winning his singles match against Slovakia.

In 2017, Australia played the Czech Republic. Kyrgios won his singles match. He led Australia to the quarterfinals against the USA, winning both his singles matches. Australia reached the semifinals but lost to Belgium.

In 2018, Kyrgios led the team against Germany. He won one singles match but lost another. Australia lost the tie. This was the last year for the old Davis Cup format.

In 2019, Kyrgios was part of the team for the 2019 Davis Cup Finals in Spain. He won his singles matches against Colombia and Belgium. He withdrew from the quarterfinals due to an injury. Australia lost that tie.

Kyrgios was unavailable for the Davis Cup in 2021 and 2022 due to injuries. In November 2024, Team Captain Lleyton Hewitt discussed with Kyrgios about playing again after he fully recovers.

Playing Style and Skills

Kyrgios is known for his very aggressive playing style. When he was younger, he worked hard to be more aggressive. Former British No. 1 John Lloyd said watching Kyrgios is a "pleasure" because of his "mixture and flair."

The ATP rated Kyrgios as one of the best servers in tennis history in 2017. He can serve very fast, up to 230 km/h (143 mph). He wins a high percentage of his first-serve points. His second serve is also very strong, often over 200 km/h (124 mph). Goran Ivanišević called him a "tennis genius" and the "best server in the game."

Kyrgios has strong forehands and a two-handed backhand. He also uses different shots like spin, slices, and dropshots. While he plays best on grass and hard courts, he reached an ATP Tour final on clay.

Underarm Serve Technique

Kyrgios first used the underarm serve at the 2019 Mexican Open. He used it against Rafael Nadal. He said he used it because he was struggling to win points. Kyrgios is known for bringing the underarm serve back into the ATP Tour. He uses it more often than any other professional player.

Coaching Approach

Kyrgios has had different coaches but often prefers to do things his own way. He said that coaches tried to make him play more disciplined. He feels his instinct-based play has been successful.

His first coach was Todd Larkham. He was also coached by Desmond Tyson and Simon Rea. Under Rea, he reached his first Grand Slam Quarter-final at Wimbledon in 2014. He later reunited with Larkham.

Since 2017, Kyrgios has not had a main coach. He believes a coach would be "pointless" because he is "too set in his ways" and "doesn't like to listen to advice." Many famous former players, like Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe, have offered to coach him.

Broadcasting and Media Appearances

Kyrgios started his broadcasting career as a guest commentator for Tennis Channel in 2023. He also commentated for ESPN at the 2024 Australian Open.

He appeared in the documentary Australia's Open, about the history of the Australian Open. He was also featured in the Netflix tennis series Break Point. The series showed his journey to a Grand Slam doubles title and his struggles with mental health.

In 2023, Kyrgios was a guest on the British talk show Piers Morgan Uncensored. He talked about his mental health, racism, and his mother's experience during an armed robbery. In 2024, he launched his own interview series called Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios. Guests included Mike Tyson and Novak Djokovic.

Kyrgios became a commentator for the BBC at Wimbledon in 2024. He was praised for his commentary. He also worked as a reporter and co-commentator for ESPN at the 2024 US Open. For Wimbledon 2025, he continued his interview series and joined a daily podcast.

Public Image and Support

Early Career Views

Kyrgios was seen as a dedicated player with great talent early in his career. His childhood coach called him a "super competitor." His father described him as a "perfectionist." After playing him in 2014, Richard Gasquet said Kyrgios had a "great attitude and a wonderful personality."

As he became more famous, Kyrgios spent long periods away from home. He found it hard to deal with the pressure and criticism. His mother said it was a very difficult time for him.

Current Public Perception

Kyrgios is still a player who causes strong opinions. Since his return from injury in late 2024, media have been re-evaluating his future. He is often invited to play exhibition events because he is very popular. His matches often fill stadiums, showing how many fans want to watch him play.

After losing the 2022 Wimbledon final, Kyrgios said it was "exhausting" to reach a Grand Slam final. He joked that it didn't make him hungry for more, which made the crowd laugh.

Opinions from Other Tennis Professionals

Many tennis professionals have praised Kyrgios's talent. John Newcombe, a former Australian world No. 1, called him an "exceptional talent." Tim Henman, a former British No.1, said Kyrgios is a "performer, an entertainer."

Paul Annacone, Roger Federer's former coach, said Kyrgios is "the most talented player since Roger." Novak Djokovic praised Kyrgios after the 2022 Wimbledon final, calling him a "phenomenal tennis player."

Coco Gauff praised Kyrgios for his kindness off the court. She said people "paint him as a bad guy" but that he is not. She always supports him. Lee McKenzie, a Wimbledon interviewer, also spoke about his respectful nature off-court.

John McEnroe's Views

John McEnroe has often praised Kyrgios's talent. In 2018, McEnroe called him "the most talented player [he's] seen in the last ten years." In 2021, McEnroe said he would choose Kyrgios to coach if he could pick any player on tour.

Off-Court Persona

People who know Kyrgios personally say he is very different off the court. Hugh van Cuylenburg, a project founder, said Kyrgios "cares deeply about other people." Fellow Australian player Jason Kubler said Kyrgios is always smiling and laughing. He said people would "fall in love with him" if they spent time with him.

Helping with Bushfires

In 2020, Kyrgios pledged to donate money for every ace he served during the summer. Other Australian tennis players joined him. Kyrgios also asked Tennis Australia to hold an exhibition match to raise more funds for the bushfire relief. Many top tennis players participated, raising almost $5 million.

Views on Novak Djokovic

In 2020, Kyrgios criticized Djokovic for organizing a charity tennis tournament where players tested positive for COVID-19. In 2021, he called Djokovic a "tool" for his requests during quarantine.

However, in 2022, when Djokovic faced issues entering Australia, Kyrgios spoke up for him. He said it was not right how Djokovic was treated. He also praised Djokovic for his help with the bushfire disasters. After the 2022 Wimbledon final, Kyrgios called Djokovic "a bit of a god," and Djokovic joked about their "bromance."

Mental Health Journey

Kyrgios has openly spoken about his struggles with mental health. He shared that he experienced depression and had difficult thoughts in 2018. He admitted that even when he was winning tournaments in 2019, he was struggling. He sought professional help and saw several psychologists. Experts believe his openness helps young males seek help for similar issues.

Endorsements and Partnerships

Kyrgios has endorsement deals with companies like Yonex, Nike, and Beats.

Personal Life and Interests

Kyrgios is a big fan of basketball's Boston Celtics and English football's Tottenham Hotspur. He also supports Australian sports teams like the Canberra Raiders (rugby league) and North Melbourne (Australian rules football). In 2023, he became a co-owner of the South East Melbourne Phoenix basketball team.

Kyrgios is also a co-owner of the Miami Pickleball Club. He is close friends with Thanasi Kokkinakis, his doubles partner. He has known Kokkinakis since childhood.

Since early 2020, Kyrgios has followed a vegetarian diet. He said seeing the loss of animal life during the intense Australian bushfires strengthened his choice.

Relationships

In December 2021, Kyrgios started dating Costeen Hatzi. They separated in late March 2025.

Legal Matter

In 2022, Kyrgios faced a charge of common assault related to an incident in January 2021. In 2023, he pleaded guilty to the charge. However, he was not convicted, as the magistrate stated he "acted poorly in the heat of the moment" and that the case was "at the lower end of the scale."

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Performance

Singles

Current through the 2025 Australian Open.

Tournament	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	SR	W–L	Win %
Australian Open	Q1	Q1	2R	QF	3R	2R	4R	1R	4R	3R	2R	A	A	1R	0 / 10	17–10	63%
French Open	A	2R	1R	3R	3R	2R	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	0 / 5	5–5	50%
Wimbledon	A	A	QF	4R	4R	1R	3R	2R	NH	3R	F	A	A	A	0 / 8	20–8	71%
US Open	A	1R	3R	1R	3R	1R	3R	3R	A	1R	QF	A	A		0 / 9	12–9	57%
Win–loss	0–0	1–2	7–4	8–4	9–4	2–4	7–3	3–3	3–1	4–3	10–3	0–0	0–0	0–1	0 / 32	54–32	63%

Doubles

Tournament	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	SR	W–L	Win %
Australian Open	A	1R	A	1R	1R	A	2R	1R	A	2R	W	A	A	1R	1 / 8	8–6	57%
French Open	A	A	A	1R	1R	3R	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	0 / 3	2–3	40%
Wimbledon	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	NH	A	A	A	A	A	0 / 0	0–0	–
US Open	A	A	1R	A	3R	2R	A	2R	A	A	3R	A	A		0 / 5	6–3	67%
Win–loss	0–0	0–1	0–1	0–2	2–2	3–2	1–0	1–1	0–0	1–1	8–1	0–0	0–0	0–1	1 / 16	16–12	57%

Grand Slam Tournament 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