Nick Kyrgios doesn’t think that there is the need for anyone to “feel sick” about his upcoming World Tennis League participation as the 29-year-old straight told an Iga Swiatek fan that he is not to blame for the five-time Grand Slam champion failing a doping test.
After the Pole tested positive for a banned substance and accepted a one-month ban, the former world No. 13 laughed at him and called out the handling of the case because he thought it was a pretty light sanction.
Shortly after that, the World Tennis League decided to move the Australian and Swiatek from the same team.
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Ahead of the Australian’s appearance at the exhibition event that takes place between Thursday and Sunday, the WTL captioned one of their posters: “Nick Kyrgios, the most anticipated debut in Abu Dhabi.”
One person took a screenshot of the post and wrote: “No but seriously, the way he is promoted makes me sick and it just spoiled the WTL for me completely. I might just watch Iga’s clips.”
Kyrgios responds: Why you upset at me when your favorite player fails a doping test?
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist noticed the post and pretty much said that no one from Swiatek’s fanbase should be angry at him because he played no role in what happened to the Pole.
“Why are you guys upset at me when your favourite players dope (laughing emoji). it’s not my fault.” he responded.
Why are you guys upset at me when your favourite players dope 😂 it’s not my fault
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) December 16, 2024
At the World Tennis League, the seven-time ATP champion will be representing Team Eagles with Casper Ruud, Jasmine Paolini and Simona Halep.
On the other side, Swiatek will compete for Team Eagles.
Since mixed doubles will be a part of the tournament, there is a possibility of seeing Kyrgios and Swiatek face off on the court.
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