"I'm his idol, he's always been in my shadows" claims Tomic as he provokes Kyrgios

Both Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic are controversial figures as well as talented tennis players, but they appear to have little regard for one another's achievements.

Reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open and Wimbledon, Nick Kyrgios, 27, received over $10 million in prize money and ascended to 13th in the ATP Rankings. Bernard Tomic, his two-year older colleague, only advanced to one quarterfinal, at Wimbledon, and climbed to 17th place.

A fan inquired about Tomic during a recent Q&A session on the younger Aussie's Instagram account: "Bernard says he's better than you. You say you're the best on grass. Sounds like n all Oz..."

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Kyrgios replied to his message saying: "Better in what way? I've got a higher career high. More money, more wins and give back whenever I can. It's time for Bernard Tomic to just quiet down. He ain't even playing anymore. I got years left."

Now, Tomic replied saying: "The only logical explanation is that I'm his idol. He's always been in my shadows growing up. That's why anytime someone mentions my name to him, it gets under his skin. He knows he can't rewrite the history as well, the records I set."

Kyrgios quickly answered: "Tomic let's not forget the time I payed for your flight home from Shanghai because you had no money. Rewrite history, you are the most hated athlete in Australia. You are right, no one can take over that."

Then, he continued to share his latest match stats, stating: "Bernard, I didn't realise it was this bad. I low key feel bad now. Hit me up if you need me to help you remember how to play."

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