London, UK – Australian tennis sensation Nick Kyrgios has candidly revealed the extent of his passion for competitive gaming, admitting that his dedication to esports has, at times, led him to skip professional tennis tournaments and training sessions. In a recent interview, Kyrgios, known for his unconventional approach to the sport, shared his profound connection to the gaming world. "I've been criticized in my career for not putting enough time on the court," Kyrgios stated, "and I've missed tournaments and training because I've just been gaming purely. And I don't care." The tennis star emphasized the burgeoning growth of the esports industry. "The thing about it is, esports is continuing to grow," he explained. "It's always going to evolve. Technology's going to get better, new games are going to come out." Kyrgios reflected on the changing perceptions of gaming, noting that when he was younger, the idea of a professional gaming career was unimaginable. "I wish when I played, you know, those nine-hour gaming sessions when we were younger, it was like back then, I guess it wasn't a genuine... my mum didn't think that this was ever possible." He added, "And now I'm like, I'm sure most of these athletes talk to their mum and say, 'Look, look where I am now.'" Kyrgios's remarks underscore the increasing mainstream acceptance and professionalization of esports, a phenomenon that continues to attract high-profile individuals from traditional sports.
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