Nick Kyrgios talks about racial abuse and the problem of racism in Australia in candid interview

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Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed the racism he and his family faced in his home country, describing Australia as “one of the most racist countries in the world”. The 28-year-old, who was born to a Greek father and a Malaysian mother, said he suffered racial abuse on the tennis court while playing abroad, but is now highlighting the facing similar bigotry in one’s own country.

In an interview with Men’s Health magazine, Kyrgios opened up about his challenges due to his bad boy image and how it affected his career. While acknowledging that his reputation has both helped and hindered him, he emphasized the discipline and patience needed to succeed in tennis. Although seen as unstable, Kyrgios believes he is incredibly patient and a perfectionist, sometimes using emotional outbursts to motivate himself and perform at his best.

However, during his tennis career, Kyrgios has faced hurtful racism from prominent figures in Australian sport. He revealed he and his family were told to ‘go back where they came from’, with derogatory remarks which he considers unacceptable.

While he has developed thick skin to deal with such adversity, Kyrgios stresses that dealing with racism is never easy. He hopes to raise awareness of the issue and promote positive change, both in sport and in society as a whole.

In another surprising turn of events, the fiery Australian tennis player took to social media to announce his withdrawal from Wimbledon. Kyrgios has revealed he suffered wrist pain during his scheduled return to Mallorca last week, prompting a precautionary scan which revealed a torn ligament.

Expressing his disappointment, Kyrgios said despite his best efforts to manage the injury, he didn’t have enough time to recover ahead of the tournament. Although the exact severity and duration of his wrist injury remains unclear, Kyrgios appeared to be in good shape during a training session with American player Maxim Cressy the day before.

It is the second time in 2023 that Kyrgios has pulled out of a Grand Slam shortly before it begins, following his last-minute withdrawal from the Australian Open in January. Despite his unstable reputation, Kyrgios stresses his patience and expresses his gratitude for the support of his fans, vowing to return to the pitch soon.

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