Nick Kyrgios reiterates his bold retirement plans as Australian star, 27, admits struggling to keep up with ‘hard lifestyle’ to get to the very top: ‘I want to eat what I want’
- Nick Kyrgios has again insisted he is considering retirement
- The 27-year-old player is one of the favorites to win this year’s Australian Open
- However, Kyrgios says he will retire from tennis if he wins a Grand Slam
- Aussie says he wants to ‘eat what I want’ and avoid ‘devotion’
Nick Kyrgios has again insisted there is no finish line in sight as the 27-year-old reiterated plans to retire from tennis in the near future.
Kyrgios revealed last year that a Grand Slam triumph would be enough for him to retire from the sport, and repeated this after his charity exhibition match with Novak Djokovic.
The Canberra-born star admitted he struggles to commit to the “dedication” necessary to perform at the highest level.
Nick Kyrgios has reiterated his bold plans to retire from tennis despite being just 27
The Canberra-born star is one of the favorites to win the Australian Open this summer
“100 percent,” Kyrgios said after the showdown with Djokovic.
“It’s a lot of training, a lot of work, and I just want to be able to eat what I want, drink what I want.
“It’s a tough lifestyle. The determination these guys show… I did a little bit last year to show the world that I’m still one of the best.
“But this year I’m going to try and hopefully I can do it, but it’s going to be tough.
Kyrgios reached the Wimbledon final last year, losing to Djokovic at the All England Club. Ahead of the Australian Open, the 27-year-old insisted he is one of the best players on the planet.
However, he admits he struggles to keep up with the ‘dedication’ required to reach the top
“I’m one of the best players in the world so I’m definitely going into the Australian Open, any tournament, with confidence,” the Australian No. 1 said after practice at Melbourne Park on Thursday.
“This time it’s a bit different because I’m one of the favourites. I’m usually a dark horse guy, but now after the year I’ve had, I’m one of the favorites, so it’s also something new for me.
“This is the first time I’ve really gone into a slam feeling like I’m one of the guys who can really take the trophy and knock on the door. I don’t know what I’ll feel when I get there.
“Usually I’ve got nothing to lose and I’m just putting on a show, but I have to try and really find a balance. A fortnight to win one of these things is not easy. Obviously I’m capable, but so are many other people.’
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