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Jannik Sinner Anticipates ‘Different’ Interview with Nick Kyrgios After Refusing to Respond to Aussie’s Allegations

Nandini Rikhee
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Jannik Sinner refuses to comment on Kyrgios' statements

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was asked about his response to the comments made by Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios regarding the former’s doping case. The Italian dealt with the situation maturely and kept his calm rather than giving out explosive statements.

Sinner was asked how he would respond if Kyrgios, after his blunt statements, interviewed him at the Arthur Ashe Stadium after one of his matches. Kyrgios is currently working with ESPN, the official broadcaster of the US Open, as a commentator while being inactive from tennis.

Speaking about the possible interview, Sinner jokingly said that it surely will be ‘different’. “It’s ok. If that is the case, let’s see. It’s gonna be different for sure (laughing),” the Italian said. Instead of hitting back or clarifying himself, Sinner denied responding to Kyrgios’ statements and added that ‘everybody is free’ to speak their hearts out.

“I don’t know what to say. Maybe I say something now and then the reaction will be something else. I’m always quite relaxed. I’m someone who forgets things quite fast. Everyone is free to say everything. It is what it is,” he said in his statement.

The world number 1 impressed fans with his answer as they feel that he handled the question ‘gracefully’.

Kyrgios had raised eyebrows when the news of the 23-year-old having failed two separate doping tests earlier this year came out. He was enraged at the Italian not receiving any provisional suspension despite the banned substance having been found in his body on two different occasions.

“Ridiculous – whether it was accidental or planned. You get tested twice with a banned (steroid) substance… you should be gone for 2 years. Your performance was enhanced. Massage cream…. Yeah nice,” tweeted Kyrgios when he first became aware of the incident.

Later, while commenting on the Ben Shelton-Dominic Thiem US Open match, Kyrgios stated that though he had no personal issues with Sinner, he would not be as ‘hospitable’ to him as he used to be.

This also invited negative responses from fans who believed that Kyrgios would have to cease his inactive mode and play to deal with Sinner in the locker room. Some also believe that the Australian is jealous and biased toward Sinner. He is quite fond of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz and has always shown his feelings publicly.

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Nandini Rikhee

Nandini Rikhee

Nandini Rikhee is a Tennis writer for The SportsRush. Having done her bachelors in Journalism from Lady Shri Ram College for women, Nandini has been working in the field of sports journalism for around 3 years now. During the course of this time, she got the opportunity to cover some major sports events and tournaments like the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games etc. She grew up watching Roger Federer hit his iconic backhand and Rafael Nadal his classic forehand. Being a Tennis enthusiast, working for this sport is a matter of delight for her as it helps her enjoy and love the work.

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