Nick Kyrgios slams role model Roger Federer for floating ATP-WTA merger idea

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios on Wednesday rejected Roger Federer’s idea to unite ATP and WTA tennis tours under one governing body. On Wednesday, Roger Federer tweeted for a merger between ATP Tour and WTA because of tennis being shut down due to coronavirus. While many tennis players have come out in support of Roger Federer's idea, Nick Kyrgios decided to go against it.

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Roger Federer’s statements comes at a time when ATP and WTA had earlier anunced that y were joining with four Grand Slam tournaments and International Tennis Federation (ITF) to form a relief fund that will offer money to lower-ranked players who are in need of financial help because of coronavirus.

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Nick Kyrgios rejects Roger Federer's idea

Nick Kyrgios, on Wednesday had first tweeted in support of Roger Federer's idea, but after some confusion, Australian changed his stance and wrote in his tweet wher anyone asked or players on ATP about what y think about merging with WTA and how it is good for everyone. Here's Nick Kyrgios tweet -

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It is interesting that Nick Kyrgios has hit out at Roger Federer. Earlier, Nick Krygios had said that Federer is t his childhood idol. Nick Krygios said that his idols were flamboyant French tennis players Gael Monfils and Jo Wilfried Tsonga, although Roger Federer is a great role model. He claimed that Federer is everyone’s art of inspiration while growing up. 

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Rafael Nadal supports Roger Federer's merger idea 

While Nick Kyrgios has rejected Roger Federer's idea of merging ATP tour and WTA tour, World .2 Rafael Nadal has come out in support of Roger Federer's idea. Rafael Nadal took to Twitter for anuncing his support and revealed that two have already had discussions amongst mselves to suggest this move to powers that be. That’s why his support of decision should t be a matter of question.