Nick Kyrgios could give up competing for the remainder of the 2020 season. After announcing his absence from the US Open due to the increase in coronavirus cases in the United States in recent weeks, The Australian tennis player is now considering not flying to Europe due to the increase in cases also in Australia, which has led to a return to confinement in states like Victoria.
Speaking to Australia's Channel Nine, Kyrgios confessed that he knew that many players would not go to the US Open and confessed that he was not surprised by the resignation of Rafa Nadal. “I knew a lot of players were going to do it. I don't think the US Open is very happy because a lot of the big names in tennis aren't putting their health at risk and going to play there. I wasn't surprised by Nadal's decision, I think he's watching. more to Roland Garros “.
Kyrgios points out that in the case of playing again in 2020, he would do so in Europe, although he acknowledges that there is very little possibility of that happening. “If I did finally play, I'd rather go to Europe at this time of year with everything that's going on. However, there's a very small chance that I will play in Europe. Small to say nothing, to be honest. I am using this time to be at home, training, being with my family and friends and acting responsibly and here I will wait until the situation improves. “
The Australian was also pessimistic about the celebration of the Australian Open in 2021 due to the increase in infections in the country. “I am not very sure that the Australian Open is being held as it did earlier this year at the beginning of the pandemic. These are tough times in Melbourne, so I'm not really sure if the tournament will take place. “
Finally, Kyrgios wanted to send a message to some players who have criticized him during these months. “I think the behavior of some players during this time has not been good, especially living off some of the leaders of our sport who are supposed to set an example. Being criticized just for my behavior on the court shows their intellectual level. They have put lives in danger, it is not comparable. “