Nick Kyrgios reveals he’s suffering from a mental health issue as Australian Open boss drops bombshell about injured star

Australian tennis great Nick Kyrgios has opened up about experiencing impostor syndrome as the Australian Open boss said the 29-year-old will play the grand slam in January.

On Thursday, tournament director Craig Tiley stated that the injured star will appear on court in Melbourne, saying: ‘The one we are keeping an eye on will be Nick Kyrgios – Nick will be back.’

When asked to clarify his comments, Tiley backtracked a bit, saying the tournament would “love to have Nick back.”

“We know he’s practicing and preparing for the summer. He loves playing in Australia,” Tiley continued.

“We expect him to come back and we know he is on track with that preparation.”

Kyrgios has played just one competitive match in two years, with the 2022 Wimbledon finalist struggling with knee and wrist problems that required surgery and kept him sidelined.

Off the field, though, he’s been busy expanding his portfolio to include sports teams, properties, companies – and now a stake in a beer company called Stryda.

Kyrgios, who also has a podcast where he sits down with superstar guests, admits his performances have been a bit overwhelming.

“Sometimes I have a bit of imposter syndrome when I look at the things I have been able to do in my career,” Kyrgios said News Corp.

“When I look at some of the people I’ve been able to get on my podcast… I know I always have a can of Stryda with me, on my podcast and I can give it to the biggest actors and the biggest names in the world seeing that it is so it will be super successful because I can take it to a global audience.

The tennis ace is expected to return for the Australian Open next January after playing just one competitive match in the past two years

‘I want it to be a unique brand that appeals to the younger generations.

‘Obviously there are a lot of people who hate Nick Kyrgios, but there is a sea of ​​fans who love the authenticity that I have. So I think Stryda fits my brand, it’s raw and sharp.’

Kyrgios also admitted that he doesn’t mind having a beer every now and then.

“First of all, I like to have a drink myself, I’m not going to lie,” he said.

People suffering from imposter syndrome doubt their intellect, skills, or achievements, and it is associated with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.

The tennis star now has a stake in a new beer company called Stryda

The freakish talent – ​​arguably Australia’s most polarizing athlete – has made millions and invested shrewdly throughout his career.

“One of the first things I ever did was buy a house in the Bahamas,” says Kyrgios, who owns 14 other properties.

“I’m very blessed that my parents took care of those things when I was trying to chase a tennis ball on the other side of the world.

“They were always extremely smart and understood that I was in a position where I could really set up my family and my own future family and really take care of everything. Investing in real estate is currently a hobby for me, and I absolutely enjoy doing that.’