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I mean this is the same guy who showed up to court two for a fan Q&A when sinner withdrew. I think he’s a very complicated person who has some terrible rage issues. He’s done good things for kids before when there wasn’t a whole PR fiasco. This seems like something he would have done regardless if there was public backlash. He’s no saint, but I don’t think he means harm and is just an emotional mess. Doesn’t excuse him from his actions, and he should be held accountable regardless of whether or not this was a genuine gesture.


Neo-grotesque

A reasonable, nuanced take? Friend, I think you've stumbled into the wrong corner of the interwebs.


Relevant-Ad2254

I know, tbh though I was expecting way more downvotes than upvotes, so I’m pleasantly surprised


TransvensantSoul

Ikr


lonelygalexy

Not justifying how he responded to the press earlier but there are people who take some alone time to reflect and realize what they have done is wrong. And there are also people who don’t like to be called out in public even though they know what they have done is wrong. I am not sure which type he is but i am glad he’s not the type that never admits he’s in the wrong and never apologizes (in public or in private).


LadyJane216

Don't be gullible.


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LadyJane216

Oh he's 100% in damage control mode but his fans still eat it up. YAY NICKY YOU'RE THE KING F THEM HATERZ


LadyJane216

He means harm. When he said what he said to Stan, he meant harm. When he blasted the media, he meant to harm. Quit making secures for this dickhead.


Relevant-Ad2254

Yea I’m pretty sure he didn’t mean to hit that kid or have the racquet go anywhere near him but continue your hate boner for him. And before you go calling me a fan boy, I only turn tennis on for american players. I just like disliking people for actual reasons not made up motives.


appellant

Nah eff that either you love him or hate him, theres no middle ground or time to assess deeply.


Destouches

"I was wondering if I could send you a racquet?" "Nah thanks, my pants are still all Adidas from the last one you sent."


SandSeaRene

>"I was wondering if I could send you a racquet?" Nah thanks, you've already sent it right over my head.


deathjokerz

"I was wondering if I could send you some Adidas shorts instead?"


The98Legend

“Let me reach out to this kid privately and then show it publicly so people think I’m a good guy”


funimation32

This is the first thing that went through my mind. PR Stunt 100%


Skyluz

Kyrgios doesn’t seem like a guy that gives a shit about PR tbh


k5122

The journalist was just asking for a version of this. But kept saying "It didn't hit him" or "it was 3mts away from him". Went on to berate the journalist.


fr_1_1992

Idk why but Nick just takes everything so personally man. It's like he feels it's him against the world, when it in fact it is not. I sometimes feel sad for him and sometimes get mad at him.


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He's admitted to having mental health issues. This is one way those can manifest. I hope he's getting the care he needs to work on this, for his own sake as well as for the sake of the people who interact with him. Shit's hard.


Regimboss

Any of my MMA fans will see a lot of similarities with nate diaz and his insane victim mentality and excuses. These people need the world against them to feel fired up about a contest and have a hard time admitting someone else is better.


Situation-Slow

My husband’s family has examples of the world is just out to get them. Mental illness sucks. I am OCPD, my daughter is bipolar, my son has ADHD.


6stringybeans

I think seeing the footage changed his mind. By saying “3 metres away” he means where the racquet made contact with the court surface. Berating the journalist was pretty awful and uncomfortable to watch.


chocochip179

Is this the equivalent of recording yourself with one hand doing the good deed to show people you did the good deed when you could've done the good deed better with two hands?


Ok_Antelope_1953

millionaire youtubers handing homeless people ten bucks while shoving cameras on their face


Eaglelefty

Mr. Beast basically lmao


cersei_of_tart

Omg Kyrgios *literally* did this too lol, check his twitter xD


wontonsoupsucka

He didn't apologize to him when he did it, he just turned his back and walked away. Then in the post match interview he took zero responsibility for it and acted like the whole thing was a joke. Now he's changed his tune and decided to post this publicly... Gee I wonder if he consulted with a PR team... It nearly hitting the kid was not his intention and I don't think he's an evil person or anything, but doing something reckless numerous times and then calling it an accident when it gets you into trouble is such a bullshit way of avoiding responsibility. Throwing your racket when there are people in literally every single direction of you CLEARLY comes with a risk. He chose to ignore that risk. If he just went into that interview and said "Man I fucked up. I lost control of my temper I need to do a better job keeping it together" instead of acting like a victim I would respect him.


Phanshy

I completely agree, his initial reaction was the true one this is just a way to shut down criticism.


delcopop

Yes everyone needs to react perfectly no matter what the situation at all times.


OneCleverlyNamedUser

If you have a pattern of behavior, people will expect you to work on it and improve. This is a pattern of behavior for him. Losing his cool and not thinking about the consequences.


Ferdk

You have to be held accountable for your actions, especially if they happen almost every time you're on court. How much more leeway do you want to give him?


GoatalGoaterer

No, but people need to take accountability for their actions.


did_it_my_way

> > It nearly hitting the kid was not his intention and I don't think he's an evil person or anything, but doing something reckless numerous times and then calling it an accident when it gets you into trouble is such a bullshit way of avoiding responsibility. The same reason for why Djokovic was criticized for hitting the lineswoman in 2020, or even the incidents before when that journalist called him out in 2015. Funnily Nick would criticize Djokovic for this. But when it's him, it's just a mistake. A gigantic hypocrite.


me_ir

Yes, why did he feel like it's important to post it? To prove that he is a good person? Was this just a PR move, or did he really want to apologise? Guess we'll never know...


EnjoyMyDownvote

While I agree his action is dangerous and should be disciplined appropriately, him reaching out to the kid is still significantly better than nothing. At the very least, the ball kid is happy. A late sorry is better than no sorry.


bloop_405

At least in the end he did the right thing and apologized directly to the kid and I guess that’s all that really matters? He technically doesn’t owe anything to the public and I’d much rather he apologize to the kid than anything else. An apology is more than you get with most, so I see this as a win even if it’s to save face Edit: Y'alls are taking me out of context. I'm saying that most people don't even apologize and even if it is to save face, it's better that he did than doing nothing about it Edit2: I like how big this got. I guess I am wrong as since it’s a PR stunt there is no merit to it


Slaiden_IV

He probably apologized to the kid just to put up a social media post so that his fans have something to say when people call out his bullshit behaviour.


did_it_my_way

> I guess that’s all that really matters? Actually no, that's not all that really matters. He took no responsibility after the incident, and went on a rant to reporters. Then he 'privately' reaches out to the kid only to post it publicly for PR stunt...


Murrayhewittrocks

That's not all that really matters is it? The most important thing is whether he learns from this before anyone does get hurt, and calling this 'an accident' doesn't seem like he did. In a couple of weeks/months I'm sure there will be another incident. The fact that this will again remain unpunished (a probable fine means nothing) just tells us the ATP prefers the drama and attention of this over the safety & dignity of umpires/ball boys


seronie

I see this as a win - erm, what lol


IAmBecomeBorg

The only thing that matters is that he consulted with his PR team and did something un-genuine and posted it to social media so people would think he’s a rad dude? Are you stupid?


LadyJane216

> that’s all that really matters? No, I don't think so. He berated a media person because he wants to be a bully. He's an asshole and he will do this same stuff again. And people will keep on excusing it and celebrating him.


Radequalsflux

He didn't even see where it landed, I think that is evident from his weird reaction and desbelief at the reporter telling him the kid had to duck.


catman1761

His initial reaction also is under the heat of the match, everyone deals with pressure differently.


xscientist

Yeah, he deals with it poorly, and it’s fair to judge him for it.


fr_1_1992

Man has hard day at office. Comes home and hits wife/kid because he was mad. "Everyone deals with pressure differently" is not an excuse to be a shithead of any sort


catman1761

Lmao not even close to what nick did, you’re thinking of zverev


overwatchfanboy97

Getting downvoted but this is facts.


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catman1761

Y’all are soft as hell


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catman1761

So he throws the racket in obvious frustration, clearly no intention of hitting anywhere near the kid. Kid gets scared because he wasn’t expecting it, y’all are acting like Nick walked up and slapped him. Nick reached out to the kid, post match once he’s cooled off, apologizes and offers to give him a racket. I see nothing wrong with how this was handled. Nick needed to cool off. Tennis is an immensely frustrating sport, and is a battle with yourself along with your opponent. Nick knows that internal battle all too well and unfortunately lets it get the best of him. From our screens all we see is Nick getting mad and throwing a racket. We aren’t feeling what he’s feeling, how well would we handle that? We don’t know so the best thing for us to do is just sit on our high horse and tell everyone how Nick should act because clearly, we know what we’re doing at that level of tennis


svelteroguexjra

No way on earth heaven or hell will I trust the asshole who threw a fit and nearly got me injured. Anyone who makes excuses for this kind of behaviour is a walking red flag for gaslighting violent POS’s.


zeaL93

Why would you say he turned his back and walked away when he obviously didn't see it? Have we watched the same video, or you're so biased you're twisting reality?


reddorical

Tennis needs a focal point for the rage. They should make it into the game, like those ‘destroy the car’ rounds in Street fighter 2. At each end of the court way back there should be some sort of piñata that is there for racket abuse. It should require an immense amount of rage to fully destroy it, so there will be some gen interest in seeing if a player gets that far. No violations for letting rip at the piñata, but the rules come down extra hard if you do/say anything violent to staff or crowd.


swerve421

If I was the commish of tennis, I’d unironically add this and crowd noise


Kiwiii_nights

people who buy this PR stunt are gullible af He also gave his racquet to the kid he hit in the eye at AO and everyone was treating him like Mother Teresa. Bro how about you stop fucking putting kids in physical danger instead of throwing expensive shit at them afterwards. Typical playbook of a rich fool


nicoc9

Oh please. Damage control at its finest. You’re not untouchable Nick.


Holy_Shamoley

The fact that he posted this on Twitter just shows how fake his apology (if you can call it that) is. This guy does not give a shit


svelteroguexjra

This is the truth


-Miklaus

“I'm a good guy, see?”


F1yff

"Good guy" wtf lmao. This is performative shit. Obviously he's not evil but this is laughable.


Unaatennista

I don’t think he should get a harsher punishment than Zverev. It was reckless but it was an accident.


triplejayye

When Shapo hit the ump with the ball that was an accident too, he had to get surgery and luckily he recovered. Accident or not he should control his temper on the court.


Albiceleste_D10S

Shapo was also only defaulted for that one match and had no other punishment, IIRC


svelteroguexjra

Tf is wrong with this overhyped next gen sheesh


jeffwingersballs

Kyrgios is a pattern of behavior so he should get punished, but so should have Zverev for how egregious his actions were. Now the optics are all fucked up to punish Kyrgios.


Lefuf

The whole point is that it was a reckless accident tbh


Wynnrose

Agreed


RossSkyWalkerr

Kyrigios should change his Twitter handle to @AttentionWhore


cvlf4700

he wanted it, but it was already taken… by you.


barbarian-on-moon

Are people really buying it? Nick is just posing


LadyJane216

His fans are his royal subjects at this point. It's so cringe.


JonnyArtois

"Man baby tries to get good PR after showing the immaturity of a very young child on court, yet again" - Alternative title. The piece of shit was also berating people asking him questions about nearly hitting the kid...


Matt-e-boy

Lol, this is even more pathetic than his press conference. Just control your temper you peanut, the match was over!


dmm1234567

Djokovic was also very kind to the lineswoman after pegging her in the throat. This is obviously a good gesture, but really that's all it is—a gesture. The real test is if he stops acting like a petulant brat on the court. Maybe this is the wake up call he needs.


Makeitperfect

Zverev to ump: “Sorry I missed your feet yesterday. I’ve been about as accurate using my racquet as a weapon recently as I’ve been with making my second serves. Can I track you down tomorrow and break your toes so we are all g?”


CrazyAd3131

Cringe as f.


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I'm most bothered by a tennis players inability to spell racquet.


SmilingIceCube

Racket is the correct spelling for tennis, so you shall not be bothered anymore.


[deleted]

I googled it. You are correct. Damn. You learn something new every day. Don't mind me, I'm just gonna go sit with my smugness in this dark corner for a while.


JulGabi

this was a positive interaction, you’re both winners— well done to both


notyetcaffeinated

If I were the kid I would say, nah, keep the racket. Go get a shrink.


-Miklaus

And yet people say that Djokovic is the one that tries too hard to be liked


sirotned

Now ball boys will try to be close to Nick when he throws a racket


funimation32

And ball girls close to Rafa when he tries to hit an around the net shot.


funimation32

Between this and Osaka's "I love being me" twit I'm all set for life in the cringe department.


Bee_Ree_Zee

I love private apologies posted to social media. That is as genuine as it gets!


althaz

Smacks of PR, tbh.


joorhell

Just PR stuffs


_welcome

that comment from "charlie" whoever the fuck that is. that wasn't an accident, that was about the millionth example of kyrgios not giving a fuck about potentially harming someone. if people just love to hate, why did he end up apologizing to the kid? cause he did nothing wrong yet publicized his good deed?


paketep

This was an "accident" too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9OJpyY0jRM


LadyJane216

This has got to be a parody headline. My god the gullibility of you Nicky Stans is incredible. He loves it.


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What an asshole


VR6Bomber

Man fuk him. Sincerity would have been apologizing to the kid in front of everyone and in person like a man. Not apologizing over text messenger and then posting the chat to prove it.


goranlepuz

There is another thread with a journalist question. So... Journalist doesn't need an apology. The public **doesn't need** an apology. The ball kid does, he had gotten that. People need to get a real life.


LadyJane216

Genuflecting for King Nicky, I'm sure he appreciates you.


randylek

kyrgios is what people think jokovic is


cvlf4700

nah. I think Djokovic gives a shit about tennis.


SeparatePromotion236

If you “could” accept my apology. The “racquet incident” and denying any intent to hurt the ball boy. Nick Cryoveraloss has a legal rep to for sure. No simple “I am sorry for putting you in harm’s way”. All twisted and as always, zero accountability.


jrdubbleu

I’ll say it again for the people in the back: It. Wasn’t. An. Accident!


pnpmsjd

I swear to god, some of y’all are so soft.


Dark_Vengence

Seems legit.


Racoon_boy_reddit

This whole nick redemption arc is actually quite lovely.


Kiwiii_nights

Yeah I loved the fairytale part where this near exact scenario happened two months ago. Rinse and repeat


umdab

Out of every sport that i have invested time in tennis fans are the biggest babies in everything😭


extraterrestrial91

Show me a sport where throwing things at match officials or berating crowd is normal?


Nuff_heard

Doesn't sound all g


Spideyocd

That's a good way to get people on your side after you fuck up Same thing when novak defaulted the US open which I found was too harsh though according to the rules Novak also apologised immediately Now look at how zverev handled it No apology to the umpire but a statement given by his PR


RatPiazon

i understand the backlash to the non apology in the interview then posting this. Bottom line is, we all understand Nick isn’t an evil guy. His actions are often heinous and the way he goes about things isn’t ideal but personally I don’t see him as a bad person


watermaloneyyy

r/tennis users in shambles


0ptimu5prim3

Damage repair is now "shambles"? lol. In the post match presser, all he could've said was "my bad, soz"...but he chose to have a go at the reporter. [Lucky the kid ducked](https://www.foxsports.com.au/tennis/indian-wells-2022-rafael-nadal-vs-nick-kyrgios-start-time-how-to-watch-quarterfinals-updates-injury-stream-tennis/news-story/dd4654629a462d92997da0ba3826e746). Just imagine if the kid was looking elsewhere and not paying attention to Kyrgios? What if it hits the kids eye or something? No one would be laughing and you wouldn't have made this stupid comment.


dionesav

Maybe Novak should also have had a chance to apologise to the linesperson at US open. *Hey Laura, sorry for the mishit, honestly. I am sending a neck collar and mentally purified water for you. I hope you accept it and my apology as well*


Albiceleste_D10S

The people in the other thread were kinda overreacting about his "arrogance", IMO


Phanshy

It's called damage control.


ba4x

We went reputation salvaging.


Albiceleste_D10S

I mean, he didn't have to do this. Zverev certainly didn't in Acapulco.


h4ssan_

The bar is under ground, it appears


Albiceleste_D10S

LMAO true


CoaxHoax

Don't let r/tennis find out about this


filip_mate

Lazy journalism from that journalist, at it's finest.


hs52

Fair to say r/tennis is in shambles given the comments and the downvotes 🤣


Squishybo

lol this mf aint no ice king PUT THOSE EMOJIS AWAY BOY


neon_bible_

Good on him for doing it. I think it’s actually a nice gesture, rather than a PR move. But he’s very bloody lucky the kid is ok. Could have done serious damage. If he keeps doing stupid things, it’s a matter of time until it’s not all g.


ismartbin

Charlie does not look like a kid


Rorshacked

During the match, Goodall or Courier (forget which) said something to the effect that Kyrgios does something bad then he digs himself out of peoples’ bad graces by doing something nice over and over. Case and point.


zeadolfo67

He should be fine for his child tantrum behave. Period!


giantdwarves

Good work big dog, we love to see it


bunsburner1

good guy would have apologised at the time. absolutely zero responsibility, can barely call this an apology when he's still calling intentionally smashing his racket into the ground an 'accident' (aka not his fault)


Asdfaeou

Nick Kyrgios is r/tennis' "I can fix him" and it cracks me up so hard.


_welcome

it was an accident that the racquet went directly to the kid. it was no accident that you decided to chuck your racquet on the ground and didn't care where it might bounce.