Boris Becker has a battle of words with tennis bully Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios is convinced that the tennis stars of the past have no chance against the best players of his generation. The Australian cites Boris Becker as a negative example, while the German Wimbledon winner retaliates.
Three-time Wimbledon winner Boris Becker has engaged in a battle of words with Australian tennis pro Nick Kyrgios on social media. "Nick has been making a lot of noise about tennis lately," said Becker on the X platform: "Why is he talking about a sport he obviously hates?"
Kyrgios had previously commented on comparisons between stars from earlier times around Becker and the current generation. "The game was so slow back then," the 2022 Wimbledon finalist told The Athletic: "I've looked at Boris Becker and I'm not saying they weren't good in their day, but to say they'd be as good now is absurd." It is a completely different sport. Becker questioned Kyrgios' credibility in view of the fact that the Australian has yet to win a Grand Slam title. The eccentric professional triumphed in doubles at the Australian Open in 2022.
"I've beaten Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Murray," Kyrgios countered: "That's why I think I have a bit of credibility." You don't have to be a rocket scientist to realize that the Serbian record Grand Slam tournament winner Novak Djokovic would have dispatched Becker in his best years. "That's not an attack. These are just facts," said Kyrgios and also answered the question of credibility with reference to Becker's prison sentence: As far as he knew, Becker was the one who had hidden assets.
Becker then wished Kyrgios a speedy recovery. He could not wait to see the Australian back on the court. The eccentric tennis star has only played one match this year due to injury. First a knee injury stopped him, then a torn ligament in his wrist. He has canceled his participation in the Australian Open in January 2024 - and recently stated in an interview that he "honestly doesn't feel like playing anymore. But I have to keep going. I still have so much to give." Becker himself is now an active part of the tennis circus again: in October, it was announced that the German tennis legend will be part of the coaching team of Danish super talent Holger Rune.
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Despite Becker's criticism, Kyrgios continues to tout his accomplishments against modern tennis greats. "I've beaten Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Murray," Kyrgios asserted, challenging Becker's viewpoint on his generation's dominance in the sport.
In response to Kyrgios' claims, Becker expressed his hope for a swift recovery for the injured Australian tennis star, longing to witness his return to the tennis court.
Source: www.ntv.de
