John McEnroe criticizes Nick Kyrgios for lack of fitness form

already ended his Australian Open campaign as he lost to in straight sets, 7-6 6-4 6-3. Once again, the Australian player is dealing with a knee injury that had already bothered him for several months during the 2018 season.

The 23-year-old called the trainer several times in mid-match and, during his Nine9 commentary, the seven-time Grand Slam winner criticized Kyrgioss lack of fitness. Does he not train enough because the body breaks down? Or does the body break down because you dont train enough, said McEnroe.

He wouldnt know because he hasnt trained hard enough to know. Youve got to try the other way before you dismiss it. McEnroe added: Youll know this if you have kids right the old reverse psychology you tell them exactly not what to do and maybe theyll do what you want.

But its hard to do that because you sort of tell them, You shouldnt do this, and you try to give them a recommendation and you would think Nick wouldnt give that away (that he has a knee injury).

But he thinks a little bit like a kid, he thinks, Im just going to show them and so then people see that Im hurting so then that gives me an out in a way. And then the other guy sort of doesnt know exactly what to so he could let up and then maybe it (Kyrgios knee) loosens up and sort of goes away and then next thing you know he wins.

Kyrgios, commenting on his loss, said: The way I played, I actually didnt play that bad. I actually thought I played okay. I competed well. I probably would have beaten 75% of the draw. But Milos played scarily.

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