“Sit back with your hands in your pants donut” – Nick Kyrgios hits back at criticism for his ‘uneducated’ take on Jannik Sinner’s doping controversy
Nick Kyrgios recently lashed out at a fan who criticized his comments on Jannik Sinner’s doping saga. The Australian has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the verdict, arguing that Sinner and his team were let off too easily and insisting that the Italian deserves a suspension.
Jannik Sinner was at the center of a major controversy that sent shockwaves through the tennis world. The World No. 1 tested positive for Clostebol, a banned substance, during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells earlier this year. Sinner maintained that the substance had entered his body accidentally, prompting an investigation.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) eventually cleared him to play, accepting his explanation that the substance was introduced through bare-handed massages from his former physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi. Naldi had been using a healing spray containing Clostebol to treat a cut on his finger.
Many players in the tennis world felt that the verdict on Jannik Sinner was unfair compared to how other players have been treated in similar situations. Nick Kyrgios was among the most vocal critics, calling for a two-year suspension for Sinner.
Kyrgios has since been consistently commenting on the doping saga and opposing the ITIA’s decision, which has frustrated many fans.
One fan took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize the 29-year-old for his comments on ESPN.
“Kyrgios just chatting sh*t on ESPN comms as per usual. So uneducated on the Sinner situation,” the fan said.
Nick Kyrgios responded sharply to the fan, stating that he had been hired for three consecutive Majors leading up to the US Open. He added that they would have to deal with his opinions for a long time to come, making it clear that he wouldn’t be backing down from sharing his views on the situation.
“That’s why they’ve hired me for 3 straight grandslams – and to tell you the truth, you will deal with me and my opinions for a long time my friend. So sit back with your hands in your pants and try to tell yourself I don’t know anything donut,”
Kyrgios responded.
That’s why they’ve hired me for 3 straight grandslams – and to tell you the truth, you will deal with me and my opinions for a long time my friend. So sit back with your hands in your pants and try to tell yourself I don’t know anything 🫣 donut.
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) August 27, 2024
Nick Kyrgios hits back at Andy Roddick for ‘Dumb a*s’ response about Jannik Sinner’s doping saga
Nick Kyrgios has expressed his disapproval of Andy Roddick’s support for Jannik Sinner amidst the doping allegations against the Italian player. Sinner, who has twice tested positive for clostebol, a banned substance, is still permitted to compete by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). Kyrgios questioned Roddick’s stance in light of the controversy surrounding Sinner.
Jannik Sinner presented solid evidence to an independent tribunal organized by the ITIA to support his defense. He explained that the banned substance, clostebol, entered his system accidentally after his psychotherapist used a spray containing the substance during a massage.
On August 22, the ITIA announced that while Jannik Sinner would not face suspension, he would lose his ranking points and prize money from the Indian Wells tournament. This decision sparked backlash from various tennis players and legends, who criticized the ITIA for being too lenient and called for harsher penalties.
Nick Kyrgios notably called for a two-year suspension for Jannik Sinner following the doping controversy. However, Andy Roddick defended Sinner, arguing that the Italian was not given preferential treatment by the tennis authorities. Roddick also pointed out that Sinner was not contaminated with the banned substance during the Australian Open.
Kyrgios took to social media to express his disagreement with the American legend, describing the legend’s statement as absurd.
Do you understand how quickly this stuff exits your system? Cream, gummies literally hours. Ridiculous statement.Nick Kyrgios wrote on X
Do you understand how quickly this stuff exits your system? Cream, gummies literally hours. Ridiculous statement.
An X user then questioned Kyrgios’s statement against Roddick, leading the Australian to react with anger. Roddick then replied, correcting his English rather than staying on the topic of discussion.Kyrgios then hit out to Roddick, asking for an explanation of the American legend’s prior statement about Sinner.
Research Dumb a*s.Nick Kyrgios said
Dumba*s is one word.Andy Roddick reacted
Thanks for the heads up. Could you also explain what prohibited at all time means?Nick Kyrgios responded
Thanks for the heads up. Could you also explain what prohibited at all times means?
