Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios, sidelined by a knee injury sustained during a robbery, has hinted at a potential career shift towards coaching. The 28-year-old, who withdrew from this year's French Open due to the injury, hasn't played at Roland Garros since 2017. He recently sparked speculation on Twitter, asking "any takers?" after expressing interest in coaching. Surprisingly, A-list actor Ben Stiller responded, expressing his willingness but adding, "would need to know you're serious."
This led to a playful exchange, with Kyrgios proposing a unique arrangement: "I'll coach you to get you in a professional tournament. Then you coach me to get me in a movie." This isn't the first encounter between the Wimbledon finalist and Stiller. The actor attended a match between Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal in California last year, where a memorable incident unfolded. Kyrgios, frustrated with a spectator near Stiller, questioned the fan's tennis expertise, then pointed to Stiller and quipped, "Exactly, so don't tell me how to play. Do I tell him how to act?" The crowd erupted in laughter.
Despite missing the French Open, Kyrgios has been actively following the tournament and recently commented on the phenomenon of fans booing players. He acknowledged that both positive and negative reactions from fans are inherent aspects of professional sports.
