Andy Roddick does not spare Nick Kyrgios. The Australian, who has been away from the courts for several months, harshly criticized Jannik Sinner after he tested positive for clostebol during Indian Wells last year.
On several occasions, the former world number 13 did not miss the opportunity to attack the Italian, whether in the media or on social networks.
In recent days, Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, received an invitation to participate in the Australian Open qualifiers at the age of 16.
A photo of him with Sinner was posted by the young Australian on social networks, which did not fail to make Kyrgios react.
“I thought we were friends” or “I like you Cruz but that’s nonsense,” the Wimbledon 2022 finalist wrote on Instagram.
Roddick, for his part, expressed his fed up with Kyrgios’ comments in his podcast: “Kyrgios was undoubtedly the most virulent when he criticized Jannik Sinner after his positive test.
Cruz Hewitt is 16 years old, the son of Lleyton who is the most formidable competitor I have ever faced in my life. He has the privilege of exchanging a few balls with the world number 1 at the Australian Open.
It’s not nothing. Imagine that at almost 30 years old, you are going to comment on the post of a 16 year old who is with the best player in the world.
Whether he’s guilty or not, it’s an unforgettable moment for Hewitt.
This player just posted a photo and then there’s a guy who comes in the comments and spins the story around him, making a big deal about it.
Everyone insisted it was a joke. But not being aware of what you’re doing by bringing in trolls is the worst thing about tennis. To do that in comments from a 16-year-old is ridiculous,” says Roddick.
