So Nick Kyrgios is at it again. The man simply cannot stay out of controversy for five minutes, can he? The tennis star – who's barely played in the last two years – has now managed to stir up fresh outrage after being photographed with Australian rapper Ay Huncho at a Canberra nightclub.
Why's this a big deal? Well, this particular rapper happens to be out on a massive AU$1.8 million bail (that's about £860K) after being charged with some pretty serious offenses – alleged kidnapping and assault. Not exactly the kind of person you'd expect a BBC pundit to be hanging out with on a Thursday night.
The photo that's got everyone talking
The image was taken on May 9th at Fiction nightclub in Canberra. According to The Daily Telegraph Australia, Kyrgios even captioned it with "Keep waiting on it @ayhuncho" before quickly deleting it when someone presumably told him this mightnt be the best look for his public image.
I mean... read the room, Nick.
The rapper, whose real name is Ali Younes, reportedly has connections to the Alameddine crime syndicate. He's accused of being part of a group that lured someone to a drug house before "ambushing" them. The victim was apparently forced into the property's garage and assaulted until unconscious, ending up hospitalized with serious injuries.
Court documents even suggest Ay Huncho was recorded laughing about the kidnapping. Charming.
What teh hell was he thinking?
For someone who's spent time as a BBC pundit at Wimbledon last year, you'd think Kyrgios might be a bit more careful about who he's photographed with. There's absolutely nothing to suggest Kyrgios has any ties to the Alameddine crime syndicate, but the optics here are... not great.
Interestingly, despite these serious charges, Ay Huncho's bail conditions still allow him to continue his Australia tour. He's scheduled to perform in Adelaide on May 30th. The justice system works in mysterious ways.
Tennis career? What tennis career?
Remember when Kyrgios actually played tennis? Back in 2022, he reached the Wimbledon final and looked like he might finally be fulfilling his potential. Since then? Almost nothing. A persistent wrist injury has sidelined him, and he's won just one tour match since October 2022.
Last time we saw him on court was in March, losing to Karen Khachanov in Miami. That's two months ago for those keeping score.
The 30-year-old former world No13 is apparently planning a comeback at Roland Garros, though not in singles – he'll be playing doubles with fellow Aussie Jordan Thompson. First time in 8 years he's shown up at the French Open. Guess beggars can't be choosers when you're trying to salvage what's left of your career.
Personal life in shambles too
Adding to his professional woes, Kyrgios recently split with long-term girlfriend Costeen Hatzi after four years together.
Her take on the breakup? "We haven't spoken. Relationships sometimes end, and I believe it's for the best." Ouch. That's about as diplomatic as you can be when saying "I'm so done with this dude."
At least his "Good Trouble" podcast seems to be doing well. And he's confirmed a live show at Wimbledon Theatre ahead of this year's Championships. Because if you can't compete at Wimbledon, might as well perform near it, right?
From BBC pundit to... whatever this is
It's kinda wild to think this is the same guy who was sitting in the BBC commentary box last summer, analyzing matches and giving his "expert" opinions. Wonder if they'll be inviting him back after this latest stunt?
Listen. I've always had a soft spot for Kyrgios – his talent is undeniable, and tennis needs characters. But there's a difference between being a maverick on court and showing such poor judgment off it.
Maybe it's time someone in his entourage pulled him aside for a reality check. Or maybe, like a moth to flame, he's just drawn to controversy.
Either way, this isn't the comeback story tennis fans were hoping for.
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