History of Nick Kyrgios in Timeline

Nick Kyrgios is a highly ranked Australian professional tennis player, known for his powerful game and sometimes controversial on-court behavior. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 13 in 2016 and has won seven ATP Tour singles titles, including the Washington Open twice. Notably, he reached the Wimbledon final in 2022. In doubles, he reached world No. 11 and won the 2022 Australian Open title with Thanasi Kokkinakis. Kyrgios is a prominent figure in modern tennis, known for his talent and showmanship.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

April 1995: Birth of Nick Kyrgios

In April 1995, Nick Kyrgios was born.

April 1995: Nick Kyrgios' Birth

On 27 April 1995, Nick Kyrgios was born in Canberra, Australia to George and Norlaila Kyrgios.

1996: Tim Henman's Career Peak

In 1996, Tim Henman had the career peak, being the British No.1.

1999: Tim Henman's Career Peak

In 1999, Tim Henman had the career peak, being the British No.1.

2004: Historical Wimbledon Debutant

In 2014, Nick Kyrgios became the first male debutant to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals since Florian Mayer in 2004.

2005: Tim Henman's Career Peak

In 2005, Tim Henman had the career peak, being the British No.1.

June 2010: First ITF Junior Tour Title

In June 2010, at the age of 15, Kyrgios won his first ITF junior tour title in Fiji.

2011: Junior Grand Slam Debut

In 2011, Kyrgios made his junior grand slam debut at the Australian Open.

2012: Australian Open Qualifying Match

In 2012, Kyrgios competed in his first-round qualifying match at the Australian Open.

2012: Completion of Year 12

In 2012, Kyrgios completed his Year 12 certificate at Daramalan College in Canberra.

2012: Junior Grand Slam Doubles Titles

In 2012, Kyrgios won the doubles events at the French Open and Wimbledon Championships as a junior player.

September 2013: Davis Cup Debut

In September 2013, Kyrgios made his Davis Cup debut for Australia against Poland. He lost the doubles rubber with Chris Guccione but won his singles match after Michał Przysiężny retired. Australia won the tie 4–1.

September 2013: Career High Ranking

On 9 September 2013, Kyrgios reached a new career-high ranking of No. 186.

2013: Kyrgios' Grand Slam Main Draw Debut

In 2013, Kyrgios made his Grand Slam main draw debut at the French Open and won his first ATP Tour level match.

2013: Brisbane and Australian Open Qualifying

In 2013, Kyrgios played at the Brisbane International and the Australian Open, losing in the first round of qualifying for both.

2013: Relocation of Training Base

In 2013, Kyrgios relocated his training base from Canberra to Melbourne Park to further his career.

2013: Coached by Desmond Tyson and Simon Rea

In 2013, Kyrgios was coached by Desmond Tyson and later by Simon Rea, who helped him reach a Grand Slam Quarter-final at Wimbledon.

2013: Australian Open Junior Title

In 2013, Kyrgios won the Australian Open Boys' Singles title and Wimbledon junior doubles title with Thanasi Kokkinakis.

2013: First Challenger Tour Title

In 2013, at the age of 17, Kyrgios won his first challenger tour title at the Nature's Way Sydney Tennis International, defeating Matt Reid.

2014: Praised by Richard Gasquet

After defeating the 18 year old Kyrgios in the 2014 Davis Cup World Cup tie, top French player Richard Gasquet praised Kyrgios' attitude and personality, predicting his future prominence.

2014: Australian Open Appearance

In 2014, Kyrgios participated in the Australian Open, winning his first-round match but losing in the second round.

2014: Davis Cup Matches

In 2014, Kyrgios played in the Davis Cup for Australia, losing singles matches against Richard Gasquet and Gaël Monfils as Australia lost to France 5-0. Later in September 2014, he won both his matches against Denis Istomin and Sanjar Faiyziez against Uzbekistan, helping Australia return to the World Group.

2014: Wimbledon Breakthrough

In 2014, Kyrgios reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals, defeating World No. 1 Rafael Nadal, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2014: Reunited with Todd Larkham

In 2014, Kyrgios reunited with his former coach Todd Larkham and worked with Joshua Eagle to spend more time in Canberra.

2014: Withdrawal from Tournaments Due to Injury

In 2014, Kyrgios was forced to withdraw from ATP tournaments in Delray Beach and Acapulco due to an elbow injury.

2014: Challenger Title Wins

In 2014, Kyrgios won the Sarasota Open, Savannah Challenger, and Aegon Nottingham Challenge.

June 2015: Parted with Todd Larkham

In June 2015, Kyrgios parted ways with Todd Larkham shortly before Wimbledon.

2015: Insulting comments during Rogers Cup

During a match at the 2015 Rogers Cup, Kyrgios caused controversy by making insulting comments to Stan Wawrinka regarding his girlfriend, leading to widespread criticism.

2015: Wimbledon Championships

In 2015, Kyrgios advanced to the fourth round of the Wimbledon Championships before losing to Richard Gasquet.

2015: Davis Cup Quarter Finals

In 2015, Kyrgios played in the Davis Cup quarter-finals against Kazakhstan, losing his singles match and then being replaced due to injury. Australia won the tie. He was later dropped from the squad for the semi-final tie against Great Britain.

2015: Australian Open Quarterfinalist

In 2015, Kyrgios reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, marking several milestones for a teenager and Australian player.

2015: Continued Without A Coach

Kyrgios continued not having a coach for the remainder of 2015.

September 2016: Davis Cup Victory Against Slovakia

In September 2016, Kyrgios returned to the Davis Cup team and won his singles tie in straight sets against Slovakia, contributing to Australia's victory in the World Group playoff.

2016: Dubai Tennis Championships

During the 2016 Dubai Tennis Championships Kyrgios reached the semifinals, where he retired against Stan Wawrinka.

2016: Miami Open Semifinal and Top 20 Ranking

In 2016, Kyrgios reached his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 semifinal at the Miami Open and entered the top 20 for the first time.

2016: Australian Open Performance

In 2016, Kyrgios reached the third round of the Australian Open.

2016: Coaching Offers

In 2016, Kyrgios received coaching offers from Jimmy Connors and Pete Sampras.

2016: Hopman Cup Win

In 2016, Kyrgios won the Hopman Cup with Daria Gavrilova, marking his first title on the World Tour.

2016: ATP Title in Tokyo

In October 2016, Kyrgios won his first ATP World Tour 500 series title at the Japan Open Tennis Championships, beating David Goffin.

2016: Continued Without A Coach

Kyrgios continued not having a coach throughout 2016.

May 2017: Hired Sébastien Grosjean

In May 2017, Kyrgios hired Sébastien Grosjean on a part-time basis.

2017: Wimbledon

At Wimbledon 2017, Kyrgios competed, marking a point in his career.

2017: Laver Cup Participation

In 2017, Kyrgios competed in the inaugural Laver Cup for Team World.

2017: Australian Open and Mexican Open

In 2017, Kyrgios participated in the Australian Open and the Mexican Open, where he defeated Novak Djokovic.

2017: Davis Cup First Round Victory

In 2017, Kyrgios played in the Davis Cup first round against the Czech Republic, winning his singles match in straight sets as Australia won the tie 4-1.

2017: Coaching Offers

In 2017, Kyrgios received coaching offers from John McEnroe.

2017: Rejection of Traditional Coaching

In 2017, Kyrgios stated in an interview that he prefers to play on instinct and has resisted attempts by coaches to tame him or make him more disciplined.

2017: Rated Among Best Servers

In 2017, the ATP rated Kyrgios as the fifth best server in the history of professional tennis. His serve reaches speeds up to 230 km/h, and he wins 78.8% of his first-serve points.

2018: Davis Cup Against Germany

In 2018, Kyrgios led the Australian team in the Davis Cup against Germany, winning against Jan-Lennard Struff but losing to Alexander Zverev. Australia lost the tie 3–1.

2018: Struggles with depression and self-harm

In 2018, Kyrgios posted on Instagram about his struggles with depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.

2018: Australian Open Run

In 2018, Nick Kyrgios defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the third round of the Australian Open in four sets. He was then defeated by Grigor Dimitrov in a tight four-set match.

2018: US Open Controversy and Loss

In 2018, Nick Kyrgios's US Open campaign was marked by controversy after he appeared to receive coaching from an umpire. His run ended with a loss to Federer in the subsequent round.

2018: Injury and Tournament Withdrawals

In 2018, after the Australian Open, Nick Kyrgios suffered an elbow injury, leading to his withdrawal from the Delray Beach Open and Indian Wells Masters tournament. He later resumed his season at the Miami Open.

2018: Brisbane International Win

In 2018, at the Brisbane International, Nick Kyrgios won his first tournament on home soil, defeating Ryan Harrison in the final. This victory propelled him back into the top 20 rankings.

2018: McEnroe's assessment of Kyrgios

In late 2018, John McEnroe stated that Kyrgios is the most talented player he had seen in the last ten years, but might "run himself out" if he did not commit himself to tennis.

2019: Default at Rome Masters

At the 2019 Rome Masters, Kyrgios was defaulted from his match after swearing at a line judge, kicking a bottle, and throwing a chair onto the court.

2019: Kyrgios's alcohol consumption and mental health

In 2019, Kyrgios coped with his struggles by consuming 20 to 30 drinks every night, even while winning tournaments, but sought professional help and saw multiple psychologists.

2019: First Underarm Serve

In 2019, Kyrgios first used the underarm serve at the Mexican Open in Acapulco during his match with Rafael Nadal.

2019: Davis Cup Finals

In 2019, Kyrgios was initially left out of the Davis Cup team but later re-added and won his singles matches against Colombia and Belgium. He withdrew from the quarter-finals due to injury, and Australia lost the tie against Canada.

2019: Australian Open Loss

In 2019, Nick Kyrgios had a straight-sets opening round loss to Milos Raonic at the Australian Open.

2019: Mexican Open Victory and Miami Open

In 2019, Nick Kyrgios won the Mexican Open in Acapulco, securing his fifth title. He later competed in the Miami Open, where he won against Dusan Lajovic.

2019: ATP Investigation and Penalties

In 2019, following the Cincinnati Masters, Nick Kyrgios was investigated by the ATP for unsportsmanlike conduct. He received a suspended ban, a fine, and a probationary period.

February 2020: Return to Top 20

In February 2020, Nick Kyrgios returned to the Top 20 in the rankings.

June 2020: Criticism of Djokovic

In June 2020, Nick Kyrgios publicly criticized Novak Djokovic for organizing a controversial charity tennis tournament where Djokovic and others tested positive for COVID-19, calling it a "boneheaded decision."

July 2020: Relationship with Chiara Passari

In July 2020, Kyrgios entered into a relationship with Chiara Passari.

2020: ATP Cup Matches

In 2020, Kyrgios participated in the ATP Cup in Brisbane and Sydney, winning singles matches against Jan-Lennard Struff, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Cameron Norrie, and a doubles match with Alex de Minaur. He lost to Roberto Bautista Agut in the semi-finals.

2020: Coaching Offers

In 2020, Kyrgios received coaching offers from John McEnroe.

2020: Year-End Singles Ranking

In 2020, Nick Kyrgios concluded the year with a singles ranking of No. 45.

2020: Bushfire Relief Donations

In 2020, Nick Kyrgios pledged to donate $200 for every ace he served during the summer to support bushfire relief, which inspired other Australian tennis players and led to a fundraising exhibition match before the Australian Open, raising almost $5 million.

2020: Mexican Open Retirement and US Open Withdrawal

In 2020, Nick Kyrgios retired from the Mexican Open due to a wrist injury. He also withdrew from the US Open, citing health risks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Australian Open Performance

In 2020, Nick Kyrgios, seeded 23rd, progressed through several rounds of the Australian Open, including winning against Karen Khachanov in a long match. He lost to Rafael Nadal in the fourth round.

2020: Adoption of Vegetarian Diet

In early 2020, Kyrgios adopted a vegetarian diet, influenced by the loss of animal life during the Australian bushfires.

January 2021: Alleged Assault on Passari

In January 2021, Kyrgios allegedly grabbed Passari, which led to a court summons in 2022 on a charge of common assault.

January 2021: Kyrgios Defends Djokovic

In January 2021, Kyrgios defended Djokovic, stating: "He's a human, I just don't think how we're going about it is the right way.", after Djokovic was detained by the Australian government for being unvaccinated.

January 2021: Kyrgios calls Djokovic a "tool"

In January 2021, Kyrgios initially called Djokovic a "tool" for his quarantine requirement wish-list for the Australian Open.

September 2021: End of Season Announcement

In September 2021, Nick Kyrgios announced the end of his 2021 season due to a knee injury.

October 2021: Separation from Chiara Passari

In October 2021, Kyrgios and Chiara Passari separated.

December 2021: Relationship with Costeen Hatzi

In December 2021, Kyrgios began dating Costeen Hatzi, a Psychological Sciences graduate and business owner.

2021: McEnroe wishes to coach Kyrgios

During the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, John McEnroe stated that if he could choose any player to coach, he would pick Kyrgios.

2021: Season Ended Early Due to Injury

In 2021, Australia was eliminated in the Davis Cup, and Kyrgios ended his season early due to a knee injury.

2021: Year-End Singles Ranking

In 2021, Nick Kyrgios ended the year with a singles ranking of 93.

2021: Australian Open Loss

In 2021, at the Australian Open, Nick Kyrgios lost in the third round to Dominic Thiem.

January 2022: Australian Open Doubles Title

In January 2022, Nick Kyrgios, partnering with Thanasi Kokkinakis, won the Australian Open men's doubles title as a wildcard pairing, marking a significant achievement in his career.

May 2022: Kyrgios speaks about pressure

In May 2022, Kyrgios admitted he didn't know how to deal with the pressure after beating Nadal at Wimbledon, saying it snowballed into a "dark cloud".

June 2022: Underarm Serve Controversy

In June 2022, Kyrgios defended his use of the underarm serve at Wimbledon, citing his struggles against Nadal as the reason for adopting it. Nadal criticized it for lacking respect.

June 2022: Kyrgios calls Djokovic "a bit of a god"

In June 2022, after Djokovic beat Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final, Kyrgios called Djokovic "a bit of a god", leading Djokovic to joke about their relationship being "officially a bromance".

2022: Djokovic's Respect

After beating Kyrgios in the 2022 Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic expressed his respect for Kyrgios, calling him a phenomenal tennis player and athlete.

2022: Featured in Break Point

In 2022 Kyrgios featured in the tennis docuseries Break Point, which highlighted his road to the Wimbledon final.

2022: Australian Open Doubles Win

In 2022, Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, who have been friends since childhood, won the Australian Open doubles and made successful runs in Miami, the US Open and the ATP Finals.

2022: Wimbledon Performance

In 2022, Kyrgios produced some of the best performances of his career at Wimbledon and said after losing to Djokovic in the final that his level is right there.

2022: 2022 Season Highlights

In 2022, Kyrgios reached the fourth round in Miami, and also the semifinals in Houston, Stuttgart and Halle.

2022: Summoned to court

In 2022, Kyrgios was summoned to appear in court to face a charge of common assault, for allegedly grabbing Passari in January 2021.

2022: Ankle Injury

In 2022, Kyrgios was unavailable for Davis Cup due to overplaying and an ankle injury. Australia reached the finals but lost.

2022: ATP Finals Qualification

In 2022, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis qualified for the ATP Finals in Turin, but they did not advance past the round robin stage.

2022: Year-End Rankings

In 2022, Nick Kyrgios ended the year ranked No. 22 in singles and No. 13 in doubles, achieving his highest end-of-year doubles ranking.

2022: Wimbledon Championships Run

In 2022, Nick Kyrgios had a controversial run at the Wimbledon Championships, reaching his first major final after Rafael Nadal withdrew, eventually losing to Novak Djokovic.

January 13, 2023: Netflix's Break Point Premiere

On January 13, 2023, Kyrgios appeared in the tennis docuseries Break Point on Netflix, which highlighted his grand slam doubles title journey and his struggles with mental health.

January 2023: Kyrgios Joins South East Melbourne Phoenix Ownership

In January 2023, Kyrgios joined the ownership group of the South East Melbourne Phoenix of the Australian basketball competition, the NBL.

September 2023: Wrist Reconstruction Surgery

In September 2023, Nick Kyrgios underwent ANAFAB wrist surgery, a full wrist reconstruction, to address his ongoing wrist issues.

December 2023: Piers Morgan Uncensored Guest

In December 2023, Kyrgios appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored, discussing mental health, conflicts, racism, and his return to tennis.

2023: Davis Cup Finals Loss

In 2023, Australia reached the Davis Cup finals again but lost.

2023: Appeared in Australia's Open Documentary

In 2023, Kyrgios appeared in the documentary Australia's Open, which premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

2023: Broadcasting Debut

In 2023, Kyrgios made his broadcasting debut as a guest commentator on Tennis Channel for the ATP Finals.

2023: Guilty Plea for Assault Charge

In 2023, Kyrgios pleaded guilty to the assault charge but avoided conviction, with the magistrate noting his poor actions in the heat of the moment and the case being at the lower end of common assault.

2023: Ankle Injury and Surgery

In 2023, Kyrgios was chosen for the United Cup but couldn't play due to an ankle injury and later had major knee surgery.

2023: Withdrawal from Australian Open

In 2023, Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the Australian Open due to a knee injury that required surgery.

2023: Clay Season Abuse

The 2023 clay season was extremely rowdy so measures trialled at Roland Garros 2023 are being put in place to protect players from physical and social media abuse.

2023: Injuries and Delayed Return

Throughout 2023, Nick Kyrgios faced multiple injuries, including a foot injury and a wrist ligament tear, delaying his return to the tour.

September 2024: UTS Match Return

In September 2024, Nick Kyrgios returned for a UTS match, where he won against Casper Ruud.

November 2024: Return to Tour Announcement

In November 2024, Nick Kyrgios announced his return to the tour, starting with the World Tennis League event in Abu Dhabi in December 2024.

November 2024: Davis Cup Discussions

In November 2024, Team Captain Lleyton Hewitt resumed discussions with Kyrgios about playing in Davis Cup, with Kyrgios hoping to play after full recovery.

December 2024: World Tennis League Event

In December 2024, Nick Kyrgios participated in the World Tennis League event in Abu Dhabi as part of his return to the tour.

December 2024: Media Re-Assessment After Wrist Surgery

Since his return in December 2024 after experimental wrist surgery, the media are re-assessing Kyrgios' future based on a good performance at the Brisbane International. He remains a popular drawcard at live events.

2024: BBC Wimbledon Commentator

In 2024, Kyrgios became a commentator and analyst for the BBC at Wimbledon, receiving positive feedback for his coverage.

2024: Launched "Good Trouble" Interview Series

In 2024, Kyrgios launched a celebrity-interview series named Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios, sponsored by Naomi Osaka's company Hana Kuma, featuring guests like Mike Tyson and Novak Djokovic.

2024: ESPN Debut

In 2024, Kyrgios made his ESPN debut commentating the Australian Open.

2024: Commentary Role and Surgery

In 2024, Nick Kyrgios became a commentator for BBC and ESPN due to his wrist injury, which required surgery to manage the pain and arthritis.

2024: US Open Reporter and Co-Commentator

In 2024, Nick Kyrgios worked as a reporter and co-commentator for ESPN at the US Open. He revealed ESPN instructed him not to interview Jannik Sinner.