- Nick Kyrgios is launching another new business venture
- He has only played one game in the last two years.
Australian tennis ace Nick Kyrgios spoke openly about experiencing imposter syndrome as the Australian Open director said the 29-year-old will play the Grand Slam next January.
On Thursday, tournament director Craig Tiley declared the injured star will be on court in Melbourne, saying: “The one we’re keeping an eye on will be Nick Kyrgios; Nick will be back.”
When asked to clarify his comments, Tiley backtracked slightly and said the tournament would “love to have Nick back.”
‘We know he is practicing and preparing for the summer. “He loves playing in Australia,” Tiley continued.
“We hope he comes back and we know he’s on track with that preparation.”
Kyrgios has played just one competitive match in two years, and the 2022 Wimbledon finalist is battling knee and wrist problems that required surgery and kept him sidelined.
However, he has been busy off the court expanding his portfolio to include sports teams, property, businesses and now a stake in a beer company called Stryda.
Kyrgios, who also has a podcast where he sits down with superstar guests, admits his achievements have been a little overwhelming.
“Sometimes I get a little bit of imposter syndrome looking at some of the things I’ve been able to do in my career,” Kyrgios said. News Corporation.
“When I look at some of the people I’ve been able to put on my podcast… I know that having a can of Stryda with me at all times, on my podcast and exposing it to the biggest actors and the biggest names in the world, is what better. It’s going to be a big success because I can bring it to a global audience.
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios (pictured with partner Costeen Hatzi) has revealed he suffers from imposter syndrome.
The tennis ace is expected to return for the Australian Open next January after playing just one competitive match in the past two years.
‘I want it to be an avant-garde brand that appeals to the younger generations.
“Obviously there are a lot of people who hate Nick Kyrgios, but there are a sea of fans who love the authenticity that I have. So I think Stryda aligns with my brand, it’s raw and edgy.”
Kyrgios also admitted that he doesn’t mind drinking the occasional beer.
“First of all, I love having a drink, I’m not going to lie,” he said.
People who suffer from impostor syndrome doubt their intellect, abilities or achievements, and it has been associated with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
The tennis player now has a stake in a new beer company called Stryda
The mercurial talent, who is arguably Australia’s most polarizing athlete, has earned millions throughout his career and invested astutely.
“One of the first things I did was buy a house in the Bahamas,” said Kyrgios, who owns 14 other properties.
“I feel very lucky that my parents took care of those things when I was on the other side of the world trying to chase a tennis ball.
‘They were always extremely smart and understood that I was in a position where I could really start my family and my future family, and really take care of everything. Investment properties are a hobby for me at the moment, I definitely love doing it.’
