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- Nick Kyrgios is one of the most polarizing figures in tennis.
- The 24-year-old Australian is considered one of the most talented players but is also considered a "bad boy" for his temper tantrums, meltdowns, and antics on and off the court.
- Kyrgios has admitted he doesn't love tennis or work as hard as he could, and some feel that if he put forth his best effort, he could be a true star.
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Nick Kyrgios is one of the most enigmatic figures in tennis.
The 24-year-old Australian has been praised as one of the up-and-coming stars of the game, one of the most talented players in the world, and perhaps a future great.
But for all of Kyrgios' talent, he also has some downfalls. Kyrgios is moody on the court and prone to temper tantrums, some so extreme that he's been kicked out of matches. His mood swings have seen him blatantly tank games, call out umpires, fans, and opponents.
Kyrgios has admitted he doesn't love tennis and doesn't work as hard as his peers. Yet he is also ranked 36th in the world and has an impressive record against tennis' Big Four - a sign that he could dominate if he wanted to.
Read below to learn more about tennis' bad boy, and its most compelling star.