Nick Kyrgios makes gushing tribute to his love and ‘best friend’

Tennis ace Nick Kyrgios appears to have met his love match, gushing in a social media post that his girlfriend, Costeen Hatzi is everything he needs.

Tennis ace Nick Kyrgios has paid tribute to his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi, saying she’s everything he needs.

Kyrgios, who has sparked engagement talk with other posts that include ring emojis and locks, said Hatzi, who he started dating in December last year, is his best friend.

She has been by his side at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open before they returned to Australia last week.

“Dear Coz, what a journey we have been on already,’’ Kyrgios wrote on social media.

“My life has honestly never been the same since I’ve met you, you continue to make me smile and be everything I need in tough moments.

“There will always be struggle in life & and I only ever want to ride the ups and downs with you. We explore the world and continue to experience all the craziness out there, but this is just a small reminder that I love you & you are my best friend.”

He ended the post with a love heart, as Hatzi commented: “I love you”.

Nick Kyrgios of Australia kisses his partner Costeen Hatzi ahead of a Wimbledon training session. Picture: Getty Images

Kyrgios has jokingly referred to Hatzi as his coach. Picture: Instagram

The glamorous 22-year-old, a budding influencer who has graduated from university with a bachelor’s degree in psychological science, has clearly embraced life as a tennis WAG sitting courtside with the Kyrgios family and team.

Kyrgios regularly showers her with gifts of luxury handbags and bracelets. He also got her name tattooed on his body.

He has an ace up his sleeve, jokingly referring to Hatzi earlier this year as his “coach” on social media. She seems to be the missing link the Aussie superstar has been searching for as the 27 year-old hits the best patch of form in his career after making the Wimbledon final.