The highly talented Australian let it all out after his defeat to Andy Murray.
If you're a fan of tennis, either ardent or casual, you'll know that Nick Kyrgios can be as difficult between points as he can be fantastic during them.
The 21-year-old went down in straight sets to home favourite and world number two Andy Murray at Wimbledon on Monday, battling well in the opening set before crumbling completely in the next two; which the Australian described as "pathetic" in this post-match interview.
He didn't stop there, labelling himself as "soft" when the going gets tough, along with questioning his love for the game.
Take a look at the extraordinary interview here, as seen on 7Tennis, starting at around the 50 second mark.
https://twitter.com/7tennis/status/750260451242418176
Kygrios's efforts and attitude have been met with derision by many pundits, with tennis icon John McEnroe particularly critical of the precocious young player.
https://twitter.com/bbctennis/status/750054966669119488
The events certainly had people talking...
https://twitter.com/jamestaylor20/status/750060309923135489
https://twitter.com/_VSimmons/status/750088820004102144
https://twitter.com/IanJamesPoulter/status/750080502963535872
https://twitter.com/jonathanliew/status/750027992122978305
https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/750026695407722498
The player himself had a fresh attitude come Tuesday though, posting this upbeat message on his Twitter page.
https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios/status/750244122875703296
Where the man's career goes from here is anyone's guess but, as long as he sticks around, it will be intriguing to watch.
Cover image via 7Tennis.
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