Kyrgios Issues Sincere Apology To Coach, Reveals Why He Does Not Want Wild Cards
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Nick Kyrgios decided to make an emotional apology to his coach after losing at the 2025 Miami Open and admitted he is challenging to work with.
Kyrgios won his first ATP singles match in over two years in the opening round of the Miami Open against Mackenzie McDonald. After the injury hell he has been through, it was a victory that meant a lot to him.
Karen Khachanov ended his hopes of back-to-back wins in the following round. The former Australian Open semifinalist won a tight opening set on a tiebreak before dominating in the second set to secure a 7-6, 6-0 triumph.
Kyrgios's coach is his friend James Frawley. After losing to Khachanov, he wrote briefly but heartfeltly about Frawley, admitting that he deserved a pay rise because being his coach is not easy.
"Sorry to my coach James Frawley. Oh god, the fact that you coach me - you need a pay rise, love you always. I'm the hardest person to coach. You have a heart of gold."
The 2022 Wimbledon runner-up deserves credit for being self-aware. Frawley's knowing that Kyrgios really appreciates him might make it easier to swallow if he ever gives him a hard time in the future.
Kyrgios also made some interesting comments during an interview with the Tennis Channel. He outlined why he does not want to accept wild cards into tournaments, even though most organizers would want to ensure his involvement.
"I know I could probably get wild cards at most of the events, but I don’t want to be taking other people’s opportunities. There’s a lot of good, young players at these events and I don’t like just going in and taking wild cards, because that’s their development."
Those comments might endear Kyrgios to fans who have been critical of his behavior in the past. His desire for young players to have a better chance at tournaments through wild cards is a selfless and admirable mindset.
Kyrgios's first singles win since returning to tennis might provide some hope that he will continue to play singles for a while yet. The Australian previously predicted that he would not play singles at the Australian Open again.
Although the severe wrist problem that kept him sidelined for so long continues to be an issue, as proven by him retiring from his match with that issue at the 2025 Indian Wells Open, he deserves credit for continuing to try hard.
Kyrgios will probably continue to generate attention with his off-court comments. The two-time Citi Open champion regularly stirs the pot and causes controversy on social media.
Jannik Sinner, who is banned until May 4 due to testing positive for the banned substance clostebol at the 2024 Indian Wells Open after accidental contamination, has been the subject of Kyrgios' wrath several times.
Kyrgios believes that the Italian's case settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency was a terrible day for tennis and unfair to other players. The Australian was enraged by Sinner's case from the day it went public in August 2024.
