Nick Kyrgios takes savage swipe back at ‘potato’ Boris Becker after dig at business venture
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Nick Kyrgios has issued a no-holds-barred response to Boris Becker on social media after the former world No 1 accused the 28-year-old of “making too much noise”.
Kyrgios managed just one ATP Tour match in 2023 due to injury, but the outspoken Aussie tennis star provided plenty of commentary on the sport throughout the year on social media.
Never short of expressing a controversial opinion, Kyrgios raised eyebrows when he called it “absurd” to suggest players in Becker’s era would be able to compete in today’s game.
Becker, who finished his career with six Grand Slam singles titles, took exception to Kyrgios’ views.
Nick Kyrgios has been vocal on social media
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Taking to X, Becker quipped back: “Nick makes a lot of noise about tennis lately!?!
“Why does he speak about a sport he apparently hates …fact-check Nick has never won a major championship as a player or coach( yes doubles 1) so where is any credibility coming from?
“Trying to compare generations… Laver v Federer , Borg v Nadal , Sampras v Djokovic!?!
“I am not even gonna mention McEnroe, Conners, Lendl, Agassi, Courier, Edberg, Wilander, Kuerten, Bruguera, Rafter, Hewitt, and many more …speak to your @OnlyFans about many things but tennis!!!”
The former world No 1 then toned it down in a second post directed at Kyrgios, wishing him good luck in his long-awaited return.
He added: “I wish Nick a speedy full recovery and can’t wait to see him back on a tennis court!
“He is an exciting player when he is fit!
“He has got a Grand Slam in his bag but you have to do the talking on the court ….good luck! @NickKyrgios”
But it was Becker’s first post on X that caught Kyrgios’ attention and he didn’t take it lying down.
Kyrgios referred to Becker’s stint in prison for hiding assets after declaring for bankruptcy.
He replied: “Hahahaha this bloke speaking about credibility…… last I checked you were the one hiding assets no?
“Also I mean I’ve beaten, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Murray so I feel like I have a little credibility….
“But it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that Novak would wipe the floor against you in your prime? Like it’s not an attack. It’s just facts.”
He added: “Basically 99 per cent of the tennis tour doesn’t have credibility then?
“Potato, what about your boy Zverev? No credibilty? He hasn’t even won a doubles grand slam?”
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But the Aussie tennis ace thanked Becker for plugging his recent venture into OnlyFans.
Kyrgios said: “And I appreciate the @OnlyFans shoutout!!!!
“Got the Boris Becker speaking about the brand!!!!
“Always knew you kept up with my business collaborations.”
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