Nick Kyrgios

Tennis star Kyrgios admits assaulting girlfriend, avoids conviction

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios on Friday pleaded guilty to assaulting a former girlfriend, but avoided a conviction for what the magistrate called a "single act of stupidity".

Kyrgios pleads guilty to assaulting ex-girlfriend

Tennis player Nick Kyrgios pleaded guilty to common assault in a Canberra court on Friday over a 2021 incident involving his former girlfriend Chiara Passari, ABC News said.

Nick Kyrgios due in Australian court on assault charge

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios is on Friday expected to ask an Australian court to drop an assault charge against him, citing struggles with his mental health.

2023 Australian Open / Nadal victorious but heartbreak for Kyrgios

Rafael Nadal launched his Australian Open title defence with a four-set victory over Britain's Jack Draper as home hope Nick Kyrgios exited through injury without hitting a ball.

Top five contenders for the Australian Open men's crown

 Five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday:

Djokovic 'emotional' after warm welcome at Melbourne Park

Novak Djokovic said he felt "emotional" following a warm reception from fans upon his return to Melbourne Park for a practice match against Nick Kyrgios on Friday.

Kyrgios has last laugh as Djokovic clash sells out stadium in minutes

 Nick Kyrgios took a cheeky dig at his critics after tickets for Friday's practice match with Serb Novak Djokovic sold out in 58 minutes, proving the Australian's huge box office draw.

Kyrgios withdrew from United Cup to give himself best chance at Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios said he withdrew from the inaugural edition of the United Cup to be in peak condition for next month's Australian Open, adding that he did not expect everyone to understand the reasoning behind his decision.

Kyrgios fined $14,000 for US Open racquet meltdown

Nick Kyrgios was fined $14,000 on Wednesday for his spectacular double racquet smashing tantrum at the end of his US Open defeat to Karen Khachanov.

September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022

Kyrgios at same level as Djokovic and Nadal: Medvedev

Danill Medvedev said Nick Kyrgios is playing at such a high level that he merits comparison with Grand Slam heavyweights Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022

Kyrgios stuns Medvedev to reach quarters

Australia's Nick Kyrgios sent defending champion Daniil Medvedev tumbling out of the US Open on Sunday as US teenager Coco Gauff reached the quarter-finals for the first time.

September 3, 2022
September 3, 2022

Kyrgios fined for spitting, obscenities

Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios has been fined $7,500 for "spitting and audible obscenities" during his second-round win at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, tournament organizers told Reuters.

August 12, 2022
August 12, 2022

Kyrgios on a roll

Australian Nick Kyrgios produced another extraordinary performance to demolish compatriot Alex de Minaur 6-2 6-3 at the Canadian Masters on Thursday, a day after stunning world number one Daniil Medvedev.

July 26, 2022
July 26, 2022

Kyrgios handed wildcard for U.S. Open tune-up

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios has been handed a wildcard into next month's U.S. Open tune-up event in Cincinnati, Ohio, organisers of the Western & Southern Open said on Monday.

July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022

Hewitt would love Kyrgios to join Australia's Davis Cup team

Australia's Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt said he told Nick Kyrgios he should be proud of his runner-up finish at Wimbledon and hopes he will play for the national team.

July 11, 2022
July 11, 2022

Beaten but unbowed, Kyrgios leaves his mark

Nick Kyrgios did not disappoint in his maiden Grand slam final as the Australian brought his extraordinary brand of improvised tennis theatre to the world's greatest tennis stage on Sunday.

July 10, 2022
July 10, 2022

Dinner's on me but not tonight, Djokovic tells Kyrgios

Novak Djokovic said he would make good on his deal to buy Nick Kyrgios drinks and dinner after beating the Australian to claim a fourth successive Wimbledon title on Sunday.

July 10, 2022
July 10, 2022

Nick Kyrgios: The latest 'bad boy' in tennis

Nick Kyrgios has lived up to his reputation as one of the bad boys of tennis at Wimbledon but he is just the latest in a long line of controversial characters. The Australian, who takes on Novak Djokovic in Sunday's men's final, has made waves at the All England Club this year with his antics, including spitting in the direction of fans and calling for third-round opponent Stefanos Tsitsipas to be disqualified.

July 10, 2022
July 10, 2022

'I've got my baby brother back'

Nick Kyrgios forgot how important family was as his life spiralled into chaos, but sibling Christos told Australian media Sunday he has finally "got my baby brother back".