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    Nick Kyrgios admits to tanking at eight tournaments during his career

    World No 20 Nick Kyrgios has admitted to “probably” tanking at eight tournaments during his professional career, stating that on certain days he’d ‘rather be doing something else than play tennis’.
    An unpredictable figure on court, the Australian has been handed numerous disciplinary fines over the years for his controversial in-match antics.
    The 22-year-old was notably fined £13,500 last year for purposely throwing a game away during his second-round match against Mischa Zverev at the Shanghai Masters.
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    Prior to that, Kyrgios picked up three separate fines for a “lack of best efforts”, for arguing with a spectator and for “unsportsmanlike conduct”.
    And in a recent interview, the Australian admitted that he often struggles for motivation “on the road” and has “probably” tanked eight matches during his professional career.
    “I played eighteen tournaments and I probably tanked eight of them, but I'm still ranked in the top twenty,” he told the Daily Mail.
    “Some days it's fun to play but sometimes I'd rather be doing something else,” he added. “When I'm on the road there are times when I find the motivation tough. I don't like the long trips, I dread them. I hate the travelling.”
    Since his early exit from the Australian Open in January, though, Kyrgios has made more of a concerted effort to improve his professionalism.
    The player has spent much of his career without a coach but after the disappointment of Melbourne he has started to work on an intermittent basis with ex-Wimbledon semi-finalist Sebastien Grosjean.
    “I really like Seb, he is a caring guy who is helping me and we get along great,” he said. “But I would rather not have a coach if I'm honest. I got sick of people around me saying I need a coach so I've got one. He's not too full on.”
    Kyrgios is now turning his attention to Wimbledon where he first made a name for himself as a 19-year-old, beating Rafael Nadal to reach the quarter-finals of the tournament.
    “I love it here in London, and I feel Wimbledon is probably my best chance of winning a Grand Slam,” he said.

    https://uk.yahoo.com/sports/news/nic...134100140.html

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    It is why basically impossible to win at tennis

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    It is why basically impossible to win at tennis
    How come there aren't any odds in Bowling on ESPN?

    We have odds on Pro Wrestling (WWE) but not the PBA? WTF?

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    Not shocked. Him and Fognini.

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    They make so much that I don't blame him. I'm competitive as can be, so I wouldn't mail it in. But, money is nice.

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    He has tanked way more than 8. And how can anyone say he has tried to up his professionalism since the Aussie Open? He tanked against Anderson in the French. A bad call went against him and he said fukk it. Didn't even try.

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    Defintely tanked against Anderson

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    Can't stand the guy

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    This poser only loses motivation when he is getting crushed by the opponent. He has no fighting spirit to come back when he is down. He will never win a grand slam with that mentality.

    Right now he is saying that he tanked 8 out of 18 tournaments just as an excuse because he right after says that he is still in top 20...hinting that he could be top player if he didn't tank.

    He often acts likes those people with ED/Small rooster syndrome.

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    He's definitely an immature, head case. He better bank up while he can, and invest.

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    This is why I don't bet tennis anymore. I just started this year and tennis is new to me but I'm learning a lot about the game, Some positive and negative things

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    anyone who bets on this POS deserves to lose their money

    the guy is such a pathetic, classless and immature loser, it's not even funny

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    What an arrogant little infant. People give up a kidney to have this jerks' talent, he plays with it like it was a yo-yo or something. I wish Wawrinka had shoved the handle of his racket up his rectum when this sleazeball insulted him, but Stan's to nice of a guy for that. POS.

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    All tank in tennis but a few superstars

    Serena always tanked matches

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    Just glad he lost to Fed in the Ausie open

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    only 8 ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    Can't stand the guy
    me neither.. just saw the line on his match this Tuesday.. anyone who lays the chalk on him deserves to lose it on someone who just doesn't care more times than often. wasted talent Imo

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cuse0323 View Post
    They make so much that I don't blame him. I'm competitive as can be, so I wouldn't mail it in. But, money is nice.
    You are competitive yet you talk about dying soon?

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    He says what all of them have done and many do, yet he's the only one that admits it.

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    Gael monfils is kyrigos predecessor

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    He could win this week

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    Nick is one of the most exciting new players

    I didn't like him at first but now he's grown on me

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    Tony will be refunding all bets on the Kyrygos' matches.
    Simply email 5Dimes & wait for your funds to be deposited!
    Worked for me. He was very understanding & considerate.

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    we already been through this with guy named Gulbis

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    He is at it again today.
    Can't beat a bum in Young lol
    Dude is not bettable

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    Wow this piece of shit just retired

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    lol sob just ****** my espn streak

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoBlue77 View Post
    Wow this piece of shit just retired

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    Dick Kyrios bails again. This time he injured the only molecule in his brain. This POS is a joke.

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    Hahahaha he quit

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    Quote Originally Posted by dumpsterdiver View Post
    we already been through this with guy named Gulbis
    It's not the same man. Gulbis was made of jello. He injured himself while sleeping, but at least it was a legitimate injury. He stayed away recovering. With this Kyrgios pos he just gets bored and quits. He'll be back in the very next tourney, I guarantee we'll see him at the Wimbledon ( where he'll fake another).He's a thug.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shocka1212 View Post
    me neither.. just saw the line on his match this Tuesday.. anyone who lays the chalk on him deserves to lose it on someone who just doesn't care more times than often. wasted talent Imo

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    Wow, after his announcement one would think he would stay in the next match at all costs.

    Or not.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Russian Rocket View Post
    anyone who bets on this POS deserves to lose their money

    the guy is such a pathetic, classless and immature loser, it's not even funny

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    He's being honest but is also immature, classless and has little fighting spirit.

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