For his retirement, Kyrgios wants to have children and “smoke a big joint in the Bahamas”

We can think what we want about the extravagant Nick Kyrgios, we can’t get it out of our heads that we’re going to really miss the guy when his retirement time comes. A subject that he addressed as calmly as possible in the columns of The Teama few hours before his entry into contention, at home, at the Australian Open.

Asked about his image as a dirty-talking brat, the Australian remained true to himself. “I don’t care,” he retorted. I’ve made millions and millions of dollars, I can support my family, my girlfriend and my friends. I am in good health. My career is a great success. Regardless of the controversies, this sport has given me a lot. »

As for what he plans to do with the $13 million he has accumulated since the start of his career, it’s quite simple. Read instead. “I’m not going to plan anything but my goal has always been to retire around the age of 30,” he confided. I would like to have a family by then, spend time with them and enjoy all the efforts I have made. In ten years, I see myself having a big family, four or five children, and smoking a big joint in the Bahamas. Maybe fish. Playing video games, I will never stop. I work hard enough right now, in ten years I won’t work anymore. »

On track from Monday morning to put on the show

While waiting to roll around under the coconut trees, the Wimbledon finalist in 2022 will try to resume the thread of a career that ended two years ago due to knee and wrist injuries. Current world number 470, Kyrgios made his return to competition at the end of December in Brisbane, in doubles with Djokovic then in singles, beaten in three tie-breaks by Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (7-6, 6-7, 7-6).

Despite abdominal discomfort and a still sensitive right wrist, the Australian will be there on Monday morning against the Briton Jacob Fearnley, on the John Cain Arena, his favorite court where the Kyrgios show is always guaranteed.