Becker Criticizes Kyrgios' Lack of "Credibility"
Boris Becker has taken to social media to express his displeasure with Nick Kyrgios' recent comments about the great champions of yesteryear. The former Wimbledon champion called out Kyrgios' lack of credibility and questioned his ability to speak about a sport he seemingly hates. Becker also listed numerous legendary players from different generations, highlighting Kyrgios' lack of perspective.
Kyrgios Claims Modern Players Would "Destroy" Past Champions
In a recent interview, Nick Kyrgios argued that modern tennis stars, such as Novak Djokovic, would "destroy" great champions from previous eras. Kyrgios emphasized the evolution of the game, citing the increased speed and power of serves as a significant factor. He also mentioned Lleyton Hewitt's ability to return serve and how it would have impacted players like Pete Sampras. Kyrgios' comments sparked controversy and led to Becker's response.
Becker Fires Back at Kyrgios on Social Media
In response to Kyrgios' remarks, Boris Becker took to social media to criticize the Australian player. Becker questioned Kyrgios' credibility, pointing out that he has never won a major championship as a player or coach. He also advised Kyrgios to focus on his tennis career rather than discussing the sport. However, Becker did wish Kyrgios a speedy recovery and expressed excitement to see him back on the court.
Kyrgios Hits Back at Becker
Not one to shy away from confrontation, Nick Kyrgios fired back at Boris Becker's comments. Kyrgios brought up Becker's past financial troubles, accusing him of hiding assets. He also highlighted his own accomplishments, including victories against tennis legends such as Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray. Kyrgios concluded by expressing his appreciation for Becker mentioning his OnlyFans account and claimed that Becker kept up with his business collaborations.
Additional Twitter Exchanges and LeBron James Comparison
Nick Kyrgios continued to engage with fans on Twitter, responding to their tweets. He made a comparison between tennis credibility and NBA credibility, suggesting that most players on the tour lack credibility if using Becker's standards. Kyrgios also claimed that LeBron James would average 50 points a game in a previous era of the NBA. These comments further fueled the ongoing feud between Kyrgios and Becker.
Becker's Coaching Career and Release from Prison
Boris Becker returned to coaching in October 2021 after serving a prison sentence for hiding assets. He previously coached Novak Djokovic and now joins Holger Rune's coaching team. However, due to his ban from entering the UK, Becker will not be able to accompany Rune at Wimbledon next year. Despite his legal troubles, Becker remains involved in the tennis world.
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