Nick Kyrgios’ nine-match winning streak has come to an end at the Montreal Masters, knocked out in the quarter-finals by Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz.
The Wimbledon runner-up lost 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 after arriving on court with 15 wins in his last 16 matches.
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The Australian complained of body pain after the match, and it was clear he was affected during the proceedings as he tried to keep the pace of the match in the first two sets before wilting in the final frame.
The Australian was upset when his opponent left the court to change clothes at the start of the third, saying his body was badly affected by the stoppage.
Nick Kyrgios of Australia favors his knee in his match against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland during Day 7 of the National Bank Open at IGA Stadium on August 12, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) (Getty)
Players are given a maximum of three minutes once they have entered the restroom, while they are also given two minutes to change clothes.
The problem in many tournaments other than the majors is that the locker room facilities are not close to the main stages and this is the case in Montreal. Hurkacz was out for nearly eight minutes.
On the live stream, Kyrgios vented his frustrations.
“We’re not shit machines, bro,” Kyrgios said.
“We can’t go and stop, go and stop, go and stop.”
The world number 27 was also annoyed that Hurkacz felt the need to change clothes despite the relatively cool weather.
“Nobody needs to change clothes in 15 degree heat,” Kyrgios said.
“15 degrees bro.”
Speaking after the match, a measured Kyrgios explained his frustrations with the change of clothes.
“Obviously when you play and you stop for five to 10 minutes, it doesn’t help your body,” Kyrgios said.
“My body was so stiff after that I couldn’t move properly.
“I mean, it’s within the rules. I’m not going to complain. I got completely hard.”
Kyrgios reacts after taking the ball over the net for a point. (Getty)
The Aussie said he overcame pain issues in the last week but was finally catching up.
“My body hasn’t felt right the last week,” he said.
“I was feeling my abs (muscle) a bit before the game. My knees hurt.
“I’m not a machine, I’m a human.”
Kyrgios has almost secured a US Open qualification but said he needs to take time off before playing in Cincinnati and then the US Open, which starts on August 29.
“I’m feeling good, but the US Open is still two and a half weeks away. I’ve got Cincinnati next week. That’s what I’m focused on,” Kyrgios said.
“I’m focused on today, tonight, recovery, food, then just rest, then Cincinnati. That’s where my mind is at.”
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