Nick Kyrgios thinks Alexander Bublik made "an attention-grabbing remark" but in addition trustworthy when the Kazakh stated that he wouldn't select the Australian to symbolize males's tennis in a match towards a feminine participant.
Simply earlier than the US Open, it was rumored {that a} match between the 2022 Wimbledon finalist and WTA world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was within the making.
Throughout that point, Kyrgios appeared on a podcast with Bublik. Not solely that the Australian didn't deny the rumors, however he very overtly indicated that the rumors have been true. The seven-time ATP champion confidently said that he would most likely simply beat Sabalenka, whereas the Kazakh – understanding the Australian's character – remarked that he most likely wasn't the decide for such a match.
In the long run, the match occurred this previous Sunday and Kyrgios beat Sabalenka 6-3 6-3. Afterward, the previous ATP world No. 13 – who has an excellent relationship with Bublik – was requested in regards to the 28-year-old's remark from August.
Kyrgios on Bublik's remark: Somebody needed to say it
“It’s an attention-grabbing remark from somebody who has moulded their total sport about me. I imply, we’re all considering it. Somebody needed to say it. Bublik is a superb good friend of mine. And let me begin by saying to see him and the way nicely he has achieved the final 12 months has been unimaginable to see," the 30-year-old Australian stated.
“I’ve at all times recognized that he had the flexibility to do these wonderful issues and obtain these wonderful issues. However look, Bublik, and let me let you know there have been some gamers messaging me day in and time out saying that you’re representing us. It was critical strain."
Kyrgios additionally claimed that Bublik wasn't the one ATP participant who put strain on him going into the Sabalenka match. Additionally, he instructed the Kazakh that he was "subsequent" to play towards a WTA participant.
