Nick Kyrgios praises Stefanos Tsitsipas' football skills as Greek hits some free kicks during his Lega Serie A Genoa vs Roma appearance
Nick Kyrgios recently praised Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas' football skills. Tsitsipas made an appearance at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris for the Lega Serie A Genoa vs Roma clash on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Tsitsipas graced the stadium with his presence after a devasting exit from the US Open. The two-time Grand Slam finalist fell short of advancing past the first round in Queens after a grueling 3 hours 45 minutes match against Thanasi Kokkinakis, with a final score of 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.
The Greek tennis player, who played football until the age of 12, was seen cheering for his hometown team while donning Genoa's home jersey. Although the 26-year-old was present at the stadium to support his home team, he confidently flaunted his football skills in the packed stadium.
He delivered a few accurate penalty kicks while gesturing fans in the stadium to cheer for him. One of the penalty kicks also hit the top right corner of the goal. Impressed by the Greek star's football skills, Kyrgios took to social media to sing his praises.
He shared a video of Tsitsipas' penalty kicks and wrote:
"Pretty good."
As a child, Tsitsipas played video games with his brother and was drawn to Genoa's striking logo. His early admiration for the team turned him into a dedicated fan.
Sunday's football clash at the Luigi Ferraris stadium, in Genoa, resulted in a draw of 1-1 after a last-minute equalizer from the home team.
Nick Kyrgios delights in a quick retreat in The Bahamas following his media duties at the 2024 US Open
Following his media role at the 2024 US Open, Nick Kyrgios was seen savoring a cozy getaway in the Bahamas with his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi.
The 29-year-old tennis player and the social media influencer went public with their relationship in December 2021 while attending an NBL game in Sydney. In 2022, Hatzi became a regular on the sidelines, cheering for Kyrgios, as the latter enjoyed an incredible season.
Following the recent Grand Slam, he was spotted reveling in a swift escape in the Bahamas, cycling and taking a dip in the ocean. He shared a glimpse of his vacation and wrote,
"This is where it gets you 🙏🏽🤷🏽♂️❤️"
The Australian tennis player fulfilled the role of a courtside interviewer for ESPN in New York for this year's last Grand Slam.