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Tom Sunderland

Nick Kyrgios insists it’s “always hard being me” as he opens up on pressure

Reputations can often prove deceptive, and tennis star Nick Kyrgios is no exception after confessing it's 'always hard being him.'

Controversy has rarely been far from the Canberra native throughout his nine-year professional career thus far, though some would argue he draws unnecessary attention upon himself. Kyrgios will have the spotlight above him once again when he attempts to win his home major at the Australian Open in January, but the 27-year-old isn't as at ease with the added attention as many might believe.

“It’s always hard being me," he told Eurosport. "Because when I win a tournament or win something of value, they always want more. It’s never like, ‘OK, it’s time to rest’, it’s like, ‘right, do it again’ or ‘do it now.'

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