Overview
- Nick Kyrgios, the 28-year-old Australian tennis player, has expressed his exhaustion and desire to retire from tennis due to ongoing injury concerns and mental health struggles.
- Kyrgios, who reached his career peak in 2022 with a Wimbledon final and a career-high of 11 in world rankings, has only played one match in 2023 due to wrist, knee and foot injuries.
- Despite his injuries and mental exhaustion, Kyrgios plans to continue playing for another one to two years before retiring, aiming to end his career on his own terms.
- Kyrgios has been open about his mental health issues, including contemplating suicide in 2019, and has connected with Generation Z and millennials through his raw honesty.
- Outside of tennis, Kyrgios has been exploring other ventures including commentary, interviews with other athletes and celebrities, and a deal with OnlyFans for behind-the-scenes content.