Forget Harry Kane! Nick Kyrgios reveals the unlikely Tottenham star who turned him into a fan of Ange Postecoglou’s side as he prepares for Wimbledon challenge
- Nick Kyrgios has revealed why he supports Tottenham
- The Australian has shown love for the English club over the years
- Kyrgios said a Premier League cult hero convinced him to back Spurs
Nick Kyrgios has revealed why the unlikely Premier League cult hero who convinced him to become a Tottenham fan.
Kyrgios, 28, has long shown love for the north London club and has been seen wearing Spurs’ iconic white kits while on tour over the years.
His affiliation to Tottenham may even be further enhanced after they announced the appointment of fellow countryman Ange Postecoglou earlier this year, who, like Kyrgios, has had to fight for his place at the top of the sport.
And the Australian has revealed how fellow maverick Emmanuel Adebayor turned him into a Tottenham fan following his stint at the club from 2011 until 2015.
‘It’s a funny story — you’ll like this,’ he told Men’s Health magazine.
Nick Kyrgios has revealed why he decided to support Tottenham Hotspur
While most new Spurs fans have fallen in love with the club due to Harry Kane, Kyrgios identified a different striker as the reason for his association with Spurs
‘I play computer games a lot and I used to like Emmanuel Adebayor on Fifa. At the time, he played for Spurs, so I supported them and have never changed.’
Kyrgios is aiming to win his first ever slam this summer having fallen short at Wimbledon last year, where he lost to Novak Djokovic in the final.
But he insists he will not feel unfulfilled if he finishes his career without a slam.
‘Not at all. I have had that conversation with myself and it’s a tough one to have. Every day since I came on the scene, everyone in the sport has had an opinion about me. ‘He’s one of the most talented players… will he ever fulfil his potential… will he this, will he that?’
‘If you allow their expectations to influence you, you can feel a failure.
‘But I can look back and I’ve achieved some pretty cool things.
‘I’ve achieved a lot, been on an amazing journey.’
Kyrgios will discover the route he needs to take to reach the men’s final tomorrow, when the draw is announced. The 28-year-old – who has not played this year due to injury – is seeded 31.
Kyrgios said he used to use Emmanuel Adebayor as a striker for Spurs on FIFA
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