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VIDEO: Nick Kyrgios questions his love for tennis in brutally honest post-match interview

Published 11:57 5 Jul 2016 BST

Updated 15:49 5 Jul 2016 BST

Colm Boohig
VIDEO: Nick Kyrgios questions his love for tennis in brutally honest post-match interview

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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 7Tennisstarting 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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VIDEO: Nick Kyrgios questions his love for tennis in brutally honest post-match interview