Nick Kyrgios Criticized by Andy Roddick

Nick Kyrgios has come under fire from various quarters following his first-round exit at the Australian Open, where he lost to Jacob Fearnley. His behavior during the match, marked by frustration and expletive outbursts, drew comparisons to Donald Trump, with a body language expert describing him as 'self-loathing.' Former World No. 1 Andy Roddick criticized Kyrgios, labeling him a 'tennis influencer' more focused on social media than on sportsmanship, particularly for his harsh remarks towards 16-year-old Cruz Hewitt and Jannik Sinner, who has faced scrutiny over drug test failures. Roddick highlighted Kyrgios's hypocrisy, criticizing others while having his own troubled past, including pleading guilty to a domestic violence charge. Despite being a vocal critic of Sinner, Kyrgios faces backlash for his approach to the situation, which Roddick and others believe undermines the sport's integrity. Kyrgios's continued controversies have overshadowed his return to the sport after a long injury layoff.