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[Damian]

Nick Kyrgios poucza Novaka Djokovicia. "Powinien świecić przykładem"

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Nick Kyrgios znów poruszył temat Novaka Djokovicia. Australijczyk uważa, że obecny lider rankingu ATP powinien dawać przykład, szczególnie w dobie pandemii COVID-19.
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W czerwcu 2020 roku Novak Djoković zorganizował cykl Adria Tour. Mimo rozprzestrzeniającego się po świecie koronawirusa SARS-CoV-2 na trybuny w Belgradzie wpuszczono kibiców, a tenisiści bawili się razem z fanami w jednym z nocnych klubów. W efekcie doszło wśród zawodników do kilku zakażeń. Zachorował m.in. sam lider klasyfikacji ATP.
Za swoje zachowanie Djoković znalazł się w ogniu krytyki. Głos w tej sprawie zabrało wielu graczy. Jednym z wypowiadających się był Nick Kyrgios. Australijczyk był w przeszłości krytykowany za różne występki na korcie i poza nim. Jednak w dobie pandemii COVID-19 zastosował szczególne środki ostrożności, a do tego starał się pomóc innym rodakom.



Ostatnio znów było głośno o Djokoviciu, choć tym razem chciał on pomóc graczom spędzającym kwarantannę w Melbourne. Australijczycy uznali, że w sprawie protokołu stosowanego w przypadku COVID-19 nie powinien zabierać głosu. "Nole" odpowiedział wówczas, że miał dobre intencje (więcej tutaj).

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W rozmowie z CNN Kyrgios stwierdził, że tenisiści powinni być pociągani do odpowiedzialności za swoje czyny. - Myślę, że to bardzo ważne. Szczególnie gdy jest to jeden z liderów w naszym sporcie. Djoković na swój sposób jest takim naszym LeBronem Jamesem i musi dawać przykład wszystkim tenisistom - powiedział pochodzący z Canberry zawodnik.

- Kiedy robił niektóre rzeczy, które czynił podczas globalnej pandemii, po prostu nie był to właściwy moment. Wiem, że każdy popełnia błędy. Niektórzy z nas czasami zbaczają ze ścieżki i myślę, że musimy się wzajemnie rozliczać - dodał 47. tenisista świata.

Kyrgios przygotowuje się do wznowienia rywalizacji w męskim tourze. Przed wielkoszlemowym Australian Open 2021 (8-21 lutego) zagra w zawodach ATP 250 w Melbourne. Nie zdecydował się na start w drugiej edycji ATP Cup, w której tytułu będzie bronić Serbia na czele z Djokoviciem.

https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/tenis/92092 ... przykladem

[Mario]

Przeczytałem sobie pierwsze strony tematu, nieprawdopodobne łapu-capu można by z tego stworzyć kilka lat po fakcie.

[Robertinho]

Przeczytałem sobie pierwsze strony tematu, nieprawdopodobne łapu-capu można by z tego stworzyć kilka lat po fakcie.

O Thanasim nie ma co mówić, czym jest brak zdrowia do zawodowego sportu, widzimy regularnie po różnych zawodnikach w różnych dyscyplinach.

Zaś jeśli idzie o Nicka, to ogólnie niby memiarnia, ale patrząc na to spokojnie, to jednak nie można się w ogóle dziwić. Kompletnie off-meta jest tenis Australijczyka. W dużej mierze spełnia się to, co prorokowaliśmy tu lata temu(legendarny mecz Marin-Bernie był tu zwłaszcza inspiracją), panowie 190+ okładają się z baseline niczym Hiszpanie na cegle 25 lat temu. Siła inna, tempo inne, technika i sprzęt inne, ale zasada pozostaje ta sama, wygrywają Nadale/Djokovice/Daniły tego świata, ludzie stabilni technicznie, odporni psychicznie i mocni fizycznie. Przecież patrząc bez sentymentu, nawet z taką nostalgią wspominany Del Potro 09, poza wzbudzającym ochy i achy łupaniem, przede wszystkim poruszał się i krył kort ze swobodą wtedy u gościa z takimi warunkami niesłychaną, obecnie zaś będącą nową normalnością.

Także oczywiście szkoda, że nie udało się wyserowować jakiegoś M1000, czy połówki Wimbledonu, ale obawiam się, że nawet przy sporo poważniejszym podejściu, coś więcej byłoby trudne do osiągnięcia, mając taką tenisową bazę, z jaką wkroczył na światowe korty Nick Kyrgios. Zły czas, złe miejsce.

[Mario]

Nie zgodzę się, bo mam wrażenie, że patrzysz z perspektywy dzisiejszego Kyrgiosa, ewentualnie tego z ostatnich dwóch sezonów. Facet prawdopodobnie niezbyt regularnie trenuje, fatalnie się prowadzi i w 90% meczów nie pokazuje żadnej woli walki. Efektem tego jest to, że aktualnie nie ma nic sensownego do zaoferowania poza festiwalem asów i jakimiś sztuczkami. Niemniej należy pamiętać, że gość swego czasu (przede wszystkim ta legendarna Marsylia, ale można wymieniać inne mecze/turnieje) potrafił naprawdę sensownie łupać, nieźle się ruszał i wykazywał ponad przeciętnym atletyzmem. Problemem jest, że gdy normalny człowiek zaczynał się rozwijać i wchodzić w swój peak, tak Nick skończył się w wieku dwudziestu trzech lat. Nie ma co dorabiać teorii.

[DUN I LOVE]

Dobra, całą dyskusję do wynurzeń wrzucę później.

[Robertinho]

Nie zgodzę się, bo mam wrażenie, że patrzysz z perspektywy dzisiejszego Kyrgiosa, ewentualnie tego z ostatnich dwóch sezonów. Facet prawdopodobnie niezbyt regularnie trenuje, fatalnie się prowadzi i w 90% meczów nie pokazuje żadnej woli walki. Efektem tego jest to, że aktualnie nie ma nic sensownego do zaoferowania poza festiwalem asów i jakimiś sztuczkami. Niemniej należy pamiętać, że gość swego czasu (przede wszystkim ta legendarna Marsylia, ale można wymieniać inne mecze/turnieje) potrafił naprawdę sensownie łupać, nieźle się ruszał i wykazywał ponad przeciętnym atletyzmem. Problemem jest to, że gdy normalny człowiek zaczynał się rozwijać i wchodzić w swój peak, tak Nick skończył się w wieku dwudziestu trzech lat. Nie ma co dorabiać teorii.

Znasz tego zawodnika dużo, dużo lepiej, niemniej spójrz na wyniki w WS, dwa najlepsze rezultaty osiągnięte w pierwszych sezonach, co można w dużej mierze wytłumaczyć janowiczowym "nie wiedzieli jak z typem grać". Jeśli benchmarkiem ma być Marsylia, czy np Miami i Cin, to jednak samo w sobie pokazuje, o czym rozmawiamy. Ja nie jestem w żadnym razie fanem, ale też jakoś bolało mnie, jak kończyły się przygody nowego, lepszego Nicka w Melbourne Park. Ale nie będę się upierać, po prostu przyjęcie, że nie zrobił kariery na miarę Wawrinki(bo zakładam, że mniej więcej czegoś takiego byś oczekiwał/życzył sobie/dawał mu na to możliwości) wyłącznie przez bycie głupim leniem, to też trochę dorabianie ideologii, ale jak mówię, znasz zarazę lepiej.

[Mario]

Po prostu myślę, że w idealnym świecie to, co zobaczyliśmy w wykonaniu NK z Berdychem w Melbourne albo Murrayem w Londynie, powinno być czymś pomiędzy wejściem z buta, a osiągnięciem szczytu formy, ot taką fazą przejściową. Nick niestety w to trzecie stadium w zasadzie nie wszedł, więc zostają nam takie dywagacje. Zgadzam się z tym, że nie pokazał nigdy na wielkiej scenie tenisa predysponującego do końcowego triumfu, nie zgadzam się z twierdzeniem, że źle trafił itp., bo gdyby był normalny to aktualnie powinien grać swój najlepszy tenis. A jest jak jest.

[Damian]

Novak Djokovic says he 'doesn't respect' Nick Kyrgios off the court in response to Australian's criticism

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Nick Kyrgios has criticised Novak Djokovic for his behaviour during the coronavirus pandemic; Australian labelled world No 1 a "tool" last month; Djokovic: "Off the court, I don't have much respect for him, to be honest"
By Reuters
Last Updated: 07/02/21 11:25am


Novak Djokovic is targeting his ninth Australian Open singles' title this month
Novak Djokovic is targeting his ninth Australian Open singles' title this month
World No 1 Novak Djokovic has hit back at criticism from Nick Kyrgios, saying he has little respect for the Australian off the court.

Kyrgios, a long-time critic of Djokovic, labelled him a "tool" on social media last month after the Serb sent Australian Open organisers a list of requests from players seeking to have quarantine restrictions eased during their mandatory two-week isolation.

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The 25-year-old also criticised Djokovic last year after a number of players taking part in the 17-time Grand Slam winner's Adria Tour - including Djokovic himself - tested positive for coronavirus.

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Djokovic said Kyrgios was good for tennis, and a talent that could beat any player on his day, but he was not someone the Serb admired away from the game.

"My respect goes to him for the tennis he's playing. I think he is a very talented guy," Djokovic told reporters. "He has got a big game. He has proven that he has a quality to beat any player really in the world in the past.

Nick Kyrgios has slipped to world No 47 ahead of the Australian Open, which begins on Monday
Nick Kyrgios has slipped to world No 47 ahead of the Australian Open, which begins on Monday

"Off the court, I don't have much respect for him, to be honest. That's where I'll close it.

"I really don't have any further comments for him, his own comments for me or anything else he's trying to do."

Defending champion Djokovic starts his bid for a record-extending ninth Australian Open title, as well as an 18th Grand Slam crown, on Monday against unseeded Frenchman Jeremy Chardy in the evening session at Rod Laver Arena.

He was in fine form during the ATP Cup, though Serbia's title defence ended in the quarter-finals with a doubles defeat to Germany.

Djokovic feels the courts could favour the big servers in Melbourne
Djokovic feels the courts could favour the big servers in Melbourne
Players have noted the blue hardcourts of Melbourne Park are quicker than usual and, while Djokovic feels that could favour the big servers, he has full confidence in his return game, arguably the best in tennis.

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"Comparing to say, five, six years ago, it's a lot quicker than it used to be," he said. "So it obviously favours big servers.

"You have to adapt your game. I think with my return, I've managed to win a lot of matches against big servers on these kind of courts.

"I improved my serve, I think, also alongside Goran Ivanisevic, one of the biggest servers ever, he improved a lot the method of my serve.

"I think in these kind of conditions you really need to have a complete game in order to go all the way.

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"I've managed somehow to always adapt very well to Rod Laver Arena. Whatever the speed or conditions, somehow that court has always been my favourite court."

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[DUN I LOVE]

Odpowiedział No1e.

[Barty]

The Real Nick Kyrgios: How the Australian has Reformed his Image

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Nick Kyrgios is the most fascinating and polarising individual in tennis.

All the controversial incidents that have occurred throughout his relatively short career polarise tennis fans. There is no in-between when it comes to the Australian: you either love him or hate him.

https://sportsgazette.co.uk/the-real-ni ... mage/Those who choose to hate him, however, fail to separate the rebellious, hot-headed player on court with the charitable, kind-hearted person off it.

As the 2021 Australian Open approaches it seems like his reputation is beginning to be seen in a more positive light, and for good reason.

The Voice of Reason
Kyrgios’ image began to change in 2020 when he led the call for tennis to raise money for the Australian bushfire relief fund. An act which endeared him to the Australian public. His emotional interview where he spoke about the devastating damage the fires had inflicted, after his first match of the year, displayed how much he truly cared about his country.

In the following 12 months Kyrgios has become the voice of reason in men’s tennis, winning him further support from around the world and leading to a major shift in his public perception.

This occurred as a result of his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic when he reacted to the irresponsible behaviour of other players on the ATP Tour.

As the actions of tennis players during the pandemic, in particular Novak Djokovic, have been condemned, Kyrgios’ willingness to unapologetically speak his mind regarding his colleagues and hold them accountable has been commended.

He firstly called out Djokovic for staging the Adria Tour in June, an exhibition tennis event which had fans in attendance. Following the event, the Serbian partied with his fellow competitors which resulted in a flurry of positive cases among the players. Kyrgios then described World No. 7 Alexander Zverev as being “selfish” for attending a party in Monte-Carlo having been told to self-isolate following his participation in the event. He also fired back at fellow tour-pro Dominic Thiem who told Kyrgios to “come clean instead of criticising others.”

The majority of tennis fans along with the general public unsurprisingly sided with Kyrgios in these instances, praising him for being the most vocal critic of his irresponsible colleagues.

When the ATP Tour resumed in August 2020 after a five month break due to COVID-19, Kyrgios decided not to play. This saw him miss two Grand Slams, the US Open and French Open at Roland Garros, that were held later in the year.

Some would argue that this was a convenient excuse for him to not play a sport which he has openly stated his disdain for in the past, but his reasoning behind the decision was genuine.

In an interview with Australia’s Today Show, Kyrgios said: “I’m going to respect everyone that’s really tried to do no wrong during this time, tried to isolate themselves, trying to make sure no one else gets sick during this time.

“So, I’m going to use this to stay home, train, be with my family, be with my friends. And I’m going to act responsibly and wait until I think there’s better circumstances to play.”

These quotes were not simply an attempt to gain more public support, as his actions throughout the pandemic would back up these sentiments.

During a period in which players such as Djokovic and Zverev were behaving irresponsibly, and getting universally chastised for doing so, Kyrgios spent time during the pandemic delivering food to people in his home city of Canberra who were unable to get supplies themselves.

It has been Djokovic who has remained in Kyrgios’ firing line over recent weeks, particularly due to his list of what he called requests to improve the conditions for competitors upon arrival in Melbourne. These included reducing the days of self-isolation for players and moving as many as possible to private houses with a tennis court.

Kyrgios labelled Djokovic a “tool” in response, which has led to an ongoing war of words in press conferences between the two players, as Djokovic stated that “off the court I don’t have much respect for him.” In Australia, a country that has been exemplary in its handling of COVID-19, it is not difficult to guess who the public have backed.

NK Foundation
The charitable efforts of top male tennis players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Djokovic are unanimously praised worldwide. Although the work that Kyrgios is doing is in its infancy in comparison, it portrays the same willingness to use his platform as an athlete to give back to those less fortunate than him.

Over the last few years Kyrgios has continued to make progress with his NK Foundation, an organisation he established in 2017 to “offer sporting opportunities to underprivileged youth” in Australia. The short-term plan is to build facilities in Melbourne and his home city of Canberra where disadvantaged children can now be afforded access to sporting facilities, including tennis courts, as well as a safe environment to spend their time.

The foundation is a family affair. Kyrgios’ older brother, Christos, and mother, Norlaila, are both heavily involved in the project.

On the NK Foundation website Kyrgios writes: “For the first time, I feel like there is a reason for what I am doing. Tennis is a great life – we are well paid and the perks are pretty good – but it can feel empty if you’re just doing it for the money. I now know what it’s all for. When I work on the NK Foundation and our Melbourne facility, I cast my mind forward to all the disadvantaged kids I will be helping. I’m playing for them now.”

This dedication to giving back shows a side of Kyrgios that many choose not to see, but due to his actions over the last year it has become hard to ignore. While some will forever criticise Kyrgios for what he has done and will likely continue to do on the tennis court, his off-court actions give us a glimpse of the type of person he really is.

Back On Court
Kyrgios is now making his return to professional tennis, and as always he will be a player that all tennis fans will want to watch due to the unique entertainment that he provides every time he plays.

Fans will also be following every outspoken comment made on social media or in press conferences. His most recent comments criticised players, including Djokovic once again, who were complaining about the strict COVID-19 quarantine measures in Australia upon arrival for the Australian tennis swing.

Thanks to his actions over the past year and his sincerity, Kyrgios has now become an athlete who the majority love. Hopefully it remains that way.

To donate to the NK Foundation visit: https://nkfoundation.com.au/

[Robertinho]

Może powrót z niebytu jednego i heroiczny bój z Hubertem drugiego to nie jest szczyt marzeń, ale mimo wszystko fajne, że panowie są z nami.

[Barty]

Kokkinakis: 'Matches Like This Are Why I Keep Believing'

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Australian falls to fifth seed Tsitsipas in five sets

Thanasi Kokkinakis walked off Rod Laver Arena on Thursday night with his head held high, happy that his injury-ravaged body had held up over five sets.

Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Kokkinakis 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-4 over four hours and 32 minutes. It was his first match on the main show court at Melbourne Park since he was a bright-eyed 17-year-old and came up against Rafael Nadal in 2017.

“It was incredible,” said Kokkinakis. “I will take what I can get and just having that energy and that support again was tremendous. The court's unreal. I just loved every minute of it, apart from the result.

“Matches like this are the reason why I believe I can still do it and why I have tried to come back so many times and keep giving myself a chance… If I can just keep getting in better shape physically and keep being able to play matches there is no reason I can't be where he is.

“That's what I'm going for. I've got a long way to go, a lot of work to do, but I think today proved to me – and a few other people – that I have still got it in me. I'm going to try to use this as motivation and keep kicking forward.”

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Kokkinakis' catalogue of setbacks, since rising to No. 69 in the FedEx ATP Rankings in June 2015, meant he hasn’t got a clothing sponsor at the Australian Open and wore $6 tee-shirts from Kmart for his matches. But the 24-year-old played well above his current position of No. 267.

“If I get a healthy year, I'll come in [here in] 12 months’ time and I'll be in much better shape and hopefully have a lot more matches under my belt with a higher ranking,” said Kokkinakis. “I'm just excited for the year ahead.

“I have shown I've got to do a little bit more work and get in a bit better shape to compete with these guys playing day-in and day-out at tournaments. So that's my goal and [to] stay healthy… If I'm healthy, I feel like my short-term goal is to be Top 100 and go from there, because I think I can obviously go a lot higher than that.”

Kokkinakis, who is partnering Nick Kyrgios in the Australian Open doubles tournament, will get back to training soon and decide upon his tournament schedule.

“I think I will do a little bit of a training block before I head overseas,” said Kokkinakis. “The way I have pulled up, I'm stoked with that, and obviously matches are better than anything. But there are a few things I need to try and do before I go overseas. [My coach has] been wanting me to go South America and just grind on clay for six years straight.

“I do not mind the free points I get on a hard court as well. That's why I'm tossing it up. That could definitely be a play. It's also good to build the resilience in the body and go into the clay. There is definitely a chance of that.

“I've got a couple of protected rankings, but I've got to pick and choose when I want to use them. If anyone wants to give me a wild card, thank you!”

https://www.atptour.com/en/news/kokkina ... 1-thursday

[Barty]

Sądząc po tym artykule, to pan Tanasi nie jest nigdzie zapisany na najbliższe turnieje. Ktoś wie, co z Nickiem?

[Mario]

Nick to pewnie w Londynie dopiero zagra po Australii.

Tak sobie własnie myślałem, że mógłby Kokk pograć w Golden Swing, bo jest całkiem niezły na cegle, a obsada pewnie będzie taka sobie. Widzę, że jego team myśli podobnie, pytanie tylko co na to sam zainteresowany...

[DUN I LOVE]

Nick jest na listach Montpellier (MD) i Rotterdamu (rezerwowa/kwale).

@Mario @Barty

[Mario]

Widziałem, ale on bywa na nich co roku, a ile razy zagrał, dobrze wiemy.

[DUN I LOVE]

Clownwagon na korcie treningowym w nocy naszego czasu.

[DUN I LOVE]

No i wygrali chłopaki.

[DUN I LOVE]

Lubię ich.

[Damian]