Published 23:05 IST, December 3rd 2020

Nick Kyrgios plans to take up another sport after retirement and it is NOT basketball

Australia's 'bad boy' of tennis Nick Kyrgios has attracted some attention with his statements on the future of his tennis career ahead of the Australian Open.

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Australia's 'b boy' Nick Kyrgios has attracted some attention with his statements on future of his tennis career. Ahe of Australian Open 2021 where Kyrgios is expected to make his comeback into tennis, controversial player has said that he might choose to end his tennis career soon. Kyrgios played just three tournaments in 2020 - ATP Cup, where he reached semi-finals, Australian Open where he reached fourth round and Mexico Open, where is walked out in his round 1 game. 

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Kyrgios to switch to professional gaming soon?

A longtime fan of video games, Nick Kyrgios h stated that he could contemplate a change in career once he completes ten years on professional circuit. Kyrgios, who was a part of a promotional event for new Play Station 5 said that “When I reach 10 years as a professional, I think I should make switch and become a professional video game player. I think I'm very good at this and will put my full attention on it". Always his confident self, Kyrgios h hesitations in declaring himself best games on circuit. 

“I am a professional tennis player and I would like to say a professional video game player. I think I am best gamer on circuit. re are many who believe y could play. Athletes, because y are very confident, think y can play video games well, but y can't" said exuberant Australian. If Kyrgios is serious about following up on his anuncement, he can be expected to switch careers in 2023. Kyrgios me his Pro debut at Brisbane International in 2013. 

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Nick Kyrgios net worth 

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kyrgios net worth is valued at $8 million. His lifetime career earnings come to $8,557,848 according to ATP. Apart from this, Kyrgios also earns from his various sponsorship deals and endorsements with big brands like Nike and Yonex and Beats. one thing that Kyrgios is t, is understated. Aussie lives life luxuriously.

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Last year, Kyrgios splashed $300,000 on a Dodge Demon, a car me famous by  Fast and Furious movie franchise. He also owns a Nissan r35 GTR worth $200,000 and a Mercedes valued at $180,000. He also owns property in his home town of Canberra, in Bahamas and a holiday home in Tuross He, valued at $583,000.

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Nick Kyrgios ATP ranking 

Kyrgios is currently ranked 45th by ATP. This is a huge step down from his career-high ranking of 13 which he reached on October 24, 2016. Since making leap from 144 to 66 on July 7, 2014, Kyrgios has mand to stay within top 100. 

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23:05 IST, December 3rd 2020