Nick Kyrgios Defends Grand Slam Aspirations, Cites Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic as Inspiration
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Nick Kyrgios recently lashed out at Nicolas Mahut for his comments about Kyrgios's Grand Slam title aspirations, particularly his comeback from nearly two years on the sidelines. Mahut had remarked that Kyrgios's comeback was unrealistic, especially considering his recent performance and the belief that Jannik Sinner would easily defeat him with scores like 6-3, 6-3. Kyrgios, however, took issue with Mahut's statement, using the examples of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic to back his argument.
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Kyrgios pointed out that the belief and mindset he possesses are what differentiate him from other players, including Mahut. He emphasized that Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic were great not just because of their skills but also because of their belief and the intimidating presence they had on their opponents. Kyrgios argued that Mahut, despite being a Grand Slam champion in doubles, did not have the same level of success or belief in singles as he does. Kyrgios believes that this belief and his ability to back himself are what will help him achieve his Grand Slam title aspirations.Kyrgios is set to make his comeback at the Brisbane International, followed by the Australian Open. He has been recovering from wrist and knee injuries and has undergone surgeries during his time off the court. Despite the skepticism from Mahut and others, Kyrgios remains confident in his abilities and his potential to succeed in the upcoming tournaments.