Nick Kyrgios says gamers aren’t paid sufficient throughout ‘means too lengthy’ calendar


Nick Kyrgios slammed the tennis season as “means too lengthy” whereas additionally suggesting that the gamers don’t get as a lot cash as they need to. 

After launching his comeback and taking part in his first match in a 12 months and a half, the Australian was requested in Brisbane how a lot he was planning to push this 12 months. 

Up to now, Kyrgios had the tendency to skip some swings or tournaments – he normally misses all the clay season and concludes his season after the US Open. 

And if judging by his newest feedback, seeing him play a full 11-month season will not be occurring.  

“The tour is ridiculous in comparison with another sport. It is absurd, actually, the quantity of journey we do, contemplating we do not even receives a commission what we’re purported to receives a commission, as properly, which is a joke,” Kyrgios stated. 

Yeah, it is a powerful sport. Particularly when you’re from Australia, you do not see your loved ones or mates for six, seven, eight months when you’re taking part in a full schedule.”

Kyrgios: Did you see what occurred with Daniil Medvedev on the ATP Finals?

Throughout an ATP Finals group-stage loss to Taylor Fritz, Medvedev turned his racket the unsuitable means as he was awaiting for the American’s serve. 

When making his emotions clear in regards to the schedule, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist argued the Russian’s beautiful act was a consequence of a protracted season. 

“You have a look at guys like Medvedev in direction of the top of final season, returning with the opposite aspect of his racket. You’ve got obtained guys like that which might be beginning to lose their thoughts slightly bit as a result of the season is simply too lengthy. And he is super-disciplined,” Kyrgios stated.

In terms of the cash half, the 29-year-old made it clear final 12 months that he was absolutely for the Saudis stepping into tennis as a result of that might most likely result in larger cash within the sport. 

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