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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Emine Sinmaz

Nick Kyrgios says Australian tennis greats have ‘sick obsession’ with tearing him down

Nick Kyrgios takes part in a practice session at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on 8 July
Nick Kyrgios faces a charge of assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Australia. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images

The Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has said that Australia’s tennis legends have a “sick obsession with tearing [him] down”.

The 27-year-old claimed he was “the outcast” of his compatriots before describing himself as an inspiration to others who have been surrounded by “negative headlines and clouds”.

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