Nick Kyrgios supports Matteo Berrettini’s view of prioritizing happiness over money

By | Niranjan Bhargav 25 Feb, 2023

Nick Kyrgios has come to the defense of Matteo Berrettini after the Italian tennis star was criticized for prioritizing advertisements over the game. Former two-time Grand Slam champion Nicola Pietrangeli claimed that Berrettini is too focused on advertising, leaving his legs not moving the way they should on the court. However, Kyrgios has dismissed Pietrangeli’s comments, arguing that it’s Berrettini’s choice to prioritize advertisements.

Kyrgios Statement:

Kyrgios, who is well known for his outspokenness, took to Twitter to defend his rival, emphasizing that Berrettini is making more money off the court than Italy’s top-ranked player, Jannik Sinner. Berrettini is a popular figure with advertisers and has his own clothing range with fashion giant Hugo Boss. He has also won over $10 million in prize money from tennis.

Kyrgios also defended his own focus on money, having famously snubbed the Australian Davis Cup team to play in Saudi Arabia last year, saying that he will take home “six figures.” Kyrgios believes that for some players, money is important and has urged fans to respect Berrettini’s choice to prioritize advertising.

Nick Kyrgios has stood up for Matteo Berrettini, who has been criticized for focusing too much on advertising. Kyrgios believes that Berrettini has the right to prioritize his interests, just as he himself has chosen to prioritize money over playing for his country. While some fans and experts may disagree with this view, Kyrgios believes that it’s important to respect individual players’ choices and priorities.