NICK KYRGIOS broke down on live TV as he discussed the Australia bushfires that have devastated the country.
The 24-year-old’s hometown of Canberra is one of the biggest affected areas after claiming the title of having the worst air quality in the world due to the smoke.
Around 5million hectares of land has been ravaged by uncontrollable fires – larger than the size of the Netherlands.
At least 19 people have died and thousands have been forced to evacuate with over 1500 homes falling victim to the blazes.
Kyrgios pledged to donate 106 for each ace he hits throughout the summer to help those affected by the bushfires.
The big-serving world No30 – who earned just shy of 1million in prize money last year – hit 597 aces in 2019.
And he struggled to contain his emotions following his 6-4 7-6 win over Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff in which he hit 20 aces.
When asked by the reporter afterwards regarding praise he has received, Kyrgios responded: “I dont really care about the praise too much.
“Weve got the ability and the platform to do something.
“My home town is Canberra and weve got the most toxic air in the world at the moment, thats pretty sad.”
Fighting back the tears, he added: “Its tough. Sorry. Its all going to all the families, firefighters, animals, everyone who is losing homes, losing families its a real thing. Its bigger than tennis.”
Around 500million species of wildlife are believed to have perished in the fires.
