Charismatic and insightful and vulnerable as the Australian is, these qualities do not offset the abusive and misogynistic behaviour he has once again demonstrated.
Australians were treated this week to Hollywood Nick Kyrgios. Any follower of the US Open’s social media accounts would have been served up videos of Kyrgios having a hit and giggle with Matthew McConaughey at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Hollywood Kyrgios was charismatic. He congratulated McConaughey on his slice and his serve, as the Oscar-winning actor huffed and puffed up the other end of the Flushing Meadows centre court.
Ironically, the drama made so many international headlines it drowned out those about the US Open women’s singles final being played that day, and prompted widespread calls for his commentary employer, ESPN, to relieve him of his duties. The broadcaster did not. Some of the above traits are precisely the type Australians love in their sports stars. We can relate to the vulnerable side of Kyrgios, who has shared incredibly personal details aboutAnd there is no denying Kyrgios is magnetic TV talent – full of personality and an underrated insight into the game.
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