The ongoing spat between Nick Kyrgios and Boris Becker continued to rage on. Fans on social media shared their opinions about the squabble, taking sides and expressing their thoughts. Kyrgios and Becker have been bickering over whether players from previous generations were better than today’s stars.
The German doubted the Aussie’s credibility and lack of Grand Slam trophies, responding to which the latter mocked him for his arrest. The feud went on as Becker credited older players for making tennis popular, saying it has allowed Kyrgios to have an income despite not playing for a year. The maverick hit back saying he brought in millions of fans and dollars into the sport.
After that exchange, Kyrgios shared a post taking a dig at Becker and calling him irrelevant.
Yuhhhh keeping talking ya shit, ya ain’t relevant no more chumps pic.twitter.com/uGJy4pRzvO
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) December 19, 2023
All this while, fans have been watching from the sidelines and sharing their thoughts on the clash. Many slammed Kyrgios for disrespecting six-time Grand Slam winner Becker. They recounted the veteran’s achievements to criticise the Australian.
He ain’t relevant no more at 57.
You ain’t relevant no more at 28.
You see the difference?— manuel gasse (@manuelgasse) December 19, 2023
Boris is a tennis legend
You are pretty much a nobody in front of him in the tennis world pic.twitter.com/ZYlgceK7YD
— Logicalperson (@loganvegeta316) December 19, 2023
Boris Becker : 6 Slams.
Nick Kyrgios : 0 Slams
You have been irrelevant for a long time
— Logicalperson (@loganvegeta316) December 19, 2023
Respect is key @NickKyrgios ,no need to get personal with @TheBorisBecker he is an elder of the sport & must be treated as such,this raw talk of yours will get u no where..
— daniel chigariro (@danielchigarir) December 19, 2023
It seems Nick isn’t a history buff.
Mr Becker filled stadiums and pushed European crowd figures and TV viewing figures through the roof. He won 49 ATP Tour titles including 6 Grand Slams.
He earned $130m in prize money and endorsements.
30+ years ago
Stats you can dream of
— Richard Ings : Renewable Energy Beneficiary (@ringsau) December 19, 2023
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A section of users trolled Kyrgios for comparing his Break Point appearance to Becker’s legacy.
This thinks tennis is him and tennis is all about netflix. I don’t think any genuine tennis fan liked that breakpoint on netflix. https://t.co/FgRweetzLz
— Veena (@svv1729) December 19, 2023
This guy is now flexing Break Point on Netflix over Boris fucking Becker.
BORIS BECKER.
I’m sure that all 6 people who watched it would agree. https://t.co/q3AD3X7M7Y
— Swish (@Zwxsh) December 19, 2023
Who lie to you bro?
You brought nothing to tennis.
The Netflix show was a flop (just like your career).
Boris Becker won his first Wimbledon at 17. You were finalist because Nadal withdrew. https://t.co/4UzMG34Tip pic.twitter.com/3O6Z7eV4ga— SandrineKhem (@SandrineKbis) December 19, 2023
Bro, I don’t know a single person who became a tennis fan because of you on Netflix. Come on man.
— Matt (@MattInMN) December 19, 2023
Your disrespect for everybody is concerning.
Boris have a tennis legacy, what’s ur? Just a best ranking of 13, and slam final. Even Casper made it 3. If u think u are a tennis legend just because you appear on break point, that’s ridiculous— Maitre Didier Kacou (@didierkacou) December 19, 2023
Nick Kyrgios backed by a section of fans in his criticism of Boris Becker
Despite his controversial opinions and attacks on Boris Becker, Nick Kyrgios managed to find some fans backing him on social media. One fan said he prefers watching the Aussie even though he grew up during Becker’s era.
When Becker played, tennis was more popular (in terms of viewers) than the NBA and PGA. Think about that… the sport produced stars by virtue of its market share — less competition.
You Nick, are a star that has excited the base AND brought new people in.
We need more Nicks.
— norm archer (@normarcher) December 19, 2023
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Don’t let the cretins bother you Nick. Do what Novak does; hold on to the love that your supporters give you and turn the toxic hate of the morons into positive energy ❤️
— Debbie B. Spence ⬛⚽ (@DebBrSpence) December 19, 2023
Kyrgios is the best thing that has happened to Tennis. Period.
— EDW (@mteverestw) December 19, 2023
I grew up in the age of Boris etc. Who would I prefer to see? Nick @NickKyrgios easily.
— Christian, Wrecsam (@Megalofobia) December 19, 2023
Nick please it’s the big 4, show your man Murray some love
Agree with everything you’ve said
— O’Boy (@Stevo1085) December 19, 2023
Some said tennis needs someone like Kyrgios to keep it entertaining.
Nick is a top 5 attraction, regardless of his ranking. He is adored by young and old fans for his unique charisma on and off court. Tennis needs Nick.
— Scoop Malinowski (@scoopmalinowski) December 19, 2023
You have made tennis better, my wife and I enjoyed you on Tennis Channel, my daughter loves watching you. I enjoyed watching you practice at Cincinnati a few years ago. Just keep being you, we need more men like you.
— Matt Manning (@m44_matt) December 19, 2023
Becker has seemingly stepped back from further arguing with Kyrgios. Regardless of whose side they take, fans will hope this spat ends quickly. With Becker’s protege Holger Rune set to begin his 2024 season soon, he will want to focus on that. Kyrgios, however, has confirmed he will not be participating in the Australian Open. Hence, given he has time on his hands, there may be more of this quarrel to come.
