Kyrgios Fires Back: I Won't Take Advice From Someone Arrested for Doping
3 January 2026
Context
Nick Kyrgios wastes no time in firing back at Greg Rusedski, who suggested Kyrgios does not deserve an invitation to the Australian Open, despite Kyrgios being a local player.
Reactions
Rusedski said: "I won't give him one. He should have achieved a big result in Brisbane to deserve that. Look at the other Australian youngsters who are developing."
The reply came after Kyrgios's December 28 exhibition against Aryna Sabalenka, which Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3.
Upon returning to Australia, Kyrgios told Marca: "I'm sure Greg was arrested for using performance-enhancing drugs at least once in his career, so I won't take his advice. Let me know when he last sold out all the stadium tickets when he played."
Kyrgios also notes Rusedski's 2004 nandrolone positive test. The Australian is currently ranked 671 and would need a wildcard to enter the main draw of the season's opening major.
Punchline: If sarcasm were a serve, Kyrgios would have an ace every time.
Punchline 2: The only thing hotter than Brisbane in January is this tennis drama.
