IT'S TIME FOR NICK KYRGIOS TO PROVE HIS DOUBTERS WRONG

It is fair to say that Nick Kyrgios has endeared himself to the harshest of his critics in 2020, whether it be for his bushfire relief efforts, tennis form and now his fight for common sense throughout this Covid-19 pandemic.

The Australian firebrand has left no stone unturned, unleashing on stars such as Novak Djokovic, Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev, former World No.1 Boris Becker and now Borna Coric following the disastrous Adria Tour fiasco where Djokovic, Coric, Grigor Dimitrov, Goran Ivanisevic and Viktor Troicki all tested positive for the virus.

His latest escapade comes after Coric’s comments, labelling his opinions hypocritical considering his poor behaviour on court throughout his career.

“I read what he wrote, but I don't care,” Coric said.

"He enjoys being a general after battle. Coming from someone else, I might have understood, but Kyrgios ... It's not really realistic.”

The 25-year-old Canberra native was far from pleased with the Croatian’s response, taking to Twitter in fiery fashion.

“You should care. Do you have rocks in your head? Again, you can stand up for your mates, I’m just trying to hold them accountable,” Kyrgios said.

“When I said what I said, I didn’t intend to bother. They are tennis players, they aren’t special. Just as I thought Coric intellectual level = 0.”

The tirade did not stop there.

“@borna_coric Just making sure that you spuds didn’t cause more players to feel like Dimitrov,

“Have you read how he continued to feel after he tested negative? Or that’s too much for that brain of yours to process?”

The Croatian retorted back to Kyrgios’ comments, asking if he had too much wine when he sent the Tweets?

“Really @NickKyrgios??? You're preaching about behaviour?? Bored much or too much wine (using wine emojis)?” He said.

The two-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist then absolutely roasted his counterpart in one of tennis’ most entertaining battles this year, and it hasn’t even taken place on court.

“Again. Joking about a global pandemic. Shows your maturity level champion. Gonna be good to see you next, see if that peanut of a brain has grown,” Kyrgios said.

“But yes, a tad bored watching your boring ass tennis and personality bringing absolutely zero to the sport.”

These comments have set up tantalising prospects when the sport resumes and Kyrgios returns to court, as he has a large point to prove after talking the talk.

He has stuck to his guns and withdrawn from the Cincinnati Masters 1000, being held in New York a week before the US Open in late August, backing up his comments that the safety of the global population is more important than sport.

As his return grows ever closer, now would be the perfect time for his performances on court to back up his comments off it, and to realise his full potential and defeat his counterparts on a regular basis and contend for Grand Slams. Against the aforementioned players, he has a 8-6 head to head lead.

The talent of Kyrgios is exemplary, and his raw excitement gives fans memories that will last a lifetime. Not to mention his honesty and opinions are fantastic for tennis, because players are too media trained to answer with cliches and give nothing, but the 25-year-old bucks the trend wonderfully.

I am the first person to say that my opinion of Kyrgios was low when watching his antics on court, but it has changed drastically for the better over the course of this year. He is fighting for common sense, and it is something that the global population has lacked throughout this pandemic.

Nick Kyrgios has talked the talk, now it is time to walk the walk. He has all of Australia behind him.