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Laver Cup: Kyrgios leaves early - and announces a break from tennis

2021-09-28T08:40:55.505Z


After two defeats in the Laver Cup, it was clear to Nick Kyrgios: This was his last tournament this year. The tennis entertainer has different priorities. Meanwhile, Team Europe is heading for a victory against the world selection.


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"From now on everything is an encore": Nick Kyrgios

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Elise Amendola / dpa

For months he was on the tennis tour non-stop, traveling from one tournament bubble to the next.

That’s over now.

Nick Kyrgios wants to go home.

The Australian tennis star announced this before the final day of the Laver Cup.

"This is definitely my last tournament this year," said the 26-year-old, who is part of the world selection for the continental comparison played in Boston.

“I have to go back home.

I've been on the road for four and a half months now.

My mother's health is not that good.

I would like to visit her again. "

Kyrgios had previously lost his singles against Stefanos Tsitsipas from Team Europe 3: 6, 4: 6 and on the second day of the tournament also in doubles with John Isner (USA) against Tsitsipas and Russia's Andrej Rublev 7: 6 (10: 8) , 3: 6, 4:10 have to admit defeat.

Kyrgios is one of the stars on the tour.

His talent is undisputed, as is his temperament.

His opportunities flash again and again, he is one of the few players who could beat the so-called big three - Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Rodger Federer.

Precisely for this reason, he had to justify himself again and again in the past for not making enough of his great abilities, for enjoying life rather than training.

As if he had this accusation in the back of his head, he now said: "Of course I'll bring my body back into shape."

As early as 2020 and at the beginning of the year, Kyrgios had renounced many tournaments due to the pandemic, slipping to 95th place in the world rankings.

Now he will first of all spend time with the family, think »and continue from there,« Kyrgios continued, with the Australian Open firmly in view as the start of the 2022 Grand Slam season.

"I think I am no longer one of those players who are on the hunt for points or awards," Kyrgios continued.

He has the feeling that he doesn't have to prove anything anymore.

He is incredibly proud of what he has achieved.

"From now on everything is an encore," he said.

“As long as I'm on the pitch, I'll try to do my best.

But I'm not going to lie and say that I plan to play on the tour for another four or five years.

It's just not me. "

Europe leads 11: 1

Meanwhile, Team Europe has further expanded its lead in show competition. After Tsitsipas' success against Kyrgios, Alexander Zverev won against Isner 7: 6 (7: 5), 6: 7 (6: 8), 10: 5. Then US Open Chamipon Daniil Medvedev was successful against Denis Shapovalov (6: 4, 6: 0), so that the defending champions are 11: 1 ahead after two days in the show competition.

On Sunday (6 p.m. CEST, TV: Eurosport) the last games will be played with one double and three singles.

The tournament started on Friday, every day there are more points for victories.

As in the first three comparisons of the invitation tournament, this time the favorite role is clearly with Team Europe under captain Björn Borg.

All six European players are classified in the top ten of the world rankings.

The world selection, supervised by John McEnroe, is led by Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Shapovalov (ATP-11th and -12th).

sak / Reuters

Source: spiegel

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