Kyrgios seeing psychologists, working on mental health
Sydney:temperamental Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he is talking to psychologists and “trying to get on top” of his mental health after another rollercoaster season where he was criticised for his on-court antics.
Kyrgios finished his season early in October after an elbow injury forced him out of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow.
The fiery 23-year-old lost his status as Australian number one to 19-year-old Alex de Minaur in the same month.
Returning home to prepare for next year, the world number 37 admitted he was working through mental health issues that had plagued him throughout the season.
“I was obviously struggling with a couple of things on and off the court this year, so it hasn’t been easy,” he told hometown newspaper the Canberra Times.
“But I’m starting to see some psychologists and trying to get on top of my mental health.
“I probably left it a little too long. But I’ve been doing that and I feel more open about talking about it, I don’t feel like I’ve got to hide that sort of stuff any more.”
ADIL GETS WILD CARD FOR BENGALURU OPEN
BENGALURU: Local upcoming player Adil Kalyanpur has been awarded a wild card entry into the Bengaluru Open ATP Chal- lenger which starts on Sunday.
“I am thrilled to be getting the wild card for the Bengaluru Challenger. This kind of support from KSLTA is completely invaluable and I did like to thank everyone behind this decision,” said Adil.
Adil is the third wild card entry announced thus far with Suraj Prabodh earning the first spot when he won the Bengaluru Open Wild Card AITA ranking tournament last month and defending champion Sumit Nagal being awarded the second spot.
NICOLE TO DEBUT AGAINST BIRTHPLACE
PRAGUE: American Nicole Melichar expects to have mixed feelings when she makes her Fed Cup debut in this weekend’s final against the Czech Republic - the country of her birth.
Born in Brno but raised in the United States, Melichar said it was a special feeling to play against the country her parents hailed from.
GOA EYE COMEBACK AGAINST WINLESS DELHI
MARGAO: FC Goa coach Sergio Lobera will demand a strong response from his side when they take on Delhi Dynamos in an Indian Super League clash at the