Nick Kyrgios has openly expressed his desire to face off against Jannik Sinner on the tennis court. His animosity towards Sinner dates back to the doping controversy and he has been vocal about what he perceives as lenient punishment. Since Sinner received a no-fault verdict after testing positive for Clostebol, Kyrgios has not held back in taking jibes at the Italian. He has called for a two-year ban and criticized Sinner for "acting like a victim". Kyrgios also firmly dismissed the idea of teaming up with him for doubles.
Kyrgios' Rage Against Sinner and the Quest for Victory
Nick Kyrgios' History with Jannik Sinner
Kyrgios has long harbored animosity towards Jannik Sinner ever since the doping scandal broke. His criticism has been unrelenting, as he believes that Sinner received a lenient punishment. This has fueled his desire to confront Sinner on the tennis court and make him pay for his actions.The Australian has been vocal about his views, taking repeated jibes at Sinner and calling for stricter penalties. His anger stems from what he sees as an unfair advantage given to Sinner due to the doping incident.Kyrgios' Eagerness to Confront Sinner at 2025 Australian Open
During a recent appearance on the 'Nothing Major' podcast, Kyrgios expressed his eagerness to face off against Sinner at the 2025 Australian Open. He revealed his plan to turn the entire crowd against Sinner and make the match an absolute riot.Kyrgios is not afraid to set aside "all respect" in his pursuit of victory. He believes that by creating a hostile atmosphere, he can gain an edge over Sinner and come out on top.The Unfairness Kyrgios Sees in Sinner's Situation
Kyrgios believes that Sinner gained a "crazy aura" after being massaged with an ointment containing Clostebol. He feels that this gave Sinner an unfair advantage and that is why he is so angry.He compared Sinner's situation to his own hypothetical case, suggesting that if he had tested positive for Clostebol, he would have received a two-year ban. This shows the double standard that Kyrgios perceives in the treatment of doping cases.