Nick Kyrgios and Costeen Hatzi cause a stir with photo detail

Nick Kyrgios and Costeen Hatzi have got tongues wagging after a shared nightclub photo that may have crossed the line.

Nick Kyrgios serves one straight down the T. Photo: Instagram, @k1ngkyrgios.

Nick Kyrgios and Costeen Hatzi have got tongues wagging with a nightclub photo that may have crossed the line in the eyes of some.

The Australian tennis player has caused a stir on social media after the Wimbledon finalist was snapped licking his partner’s neck in a Los Angeles late night venue.

As seen in photos shared on Instagram, the pair were enjoying a night out with friends when the 28-year-old got a bit hot under the collar and performed the overt romantic act that has attracted a flurry of comments on their Instagram pages.

Nick Kyrgios serves one straight down the T. Photo: Instagram, @k1ngkyrgios.

Plenty of fans have suggested the aggressive public display of affection was a bit much.

Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis commented on Kyrgios’ post, writing: “Keep it pg pls”.

It seems the couple couldn’t care less about what everyone else thinks.

Plenty of fans have been cracking gags about Kyrgios’ off-court exploits — and his movement off the court being better than anything fans have seen from him with a racquet in his hand recently.

Closest Nick Kyrgios is going to get to being the GOAT in tennis. pic.twitter.com/iCLkhLBVPR

— TheTennisTalker (@TheTennisTalker) November 26, 2023

The couple don’t seem shy about sharing their romance even with the attention it generates.

“And what? Love is a crazy thing? Lol we all try to find it don’t lie,” he captioned the photo on Instagram.

Hatzi also wrote: “I’m dying at this. I love you”. Hatzi shared the same photo on her Instagram stories.

Stylist influencer Sarah Maloney, who appeared to be partying with the couple, also shared a photo posing with Hatzi at the same venue.

Costeen Hatzi with friends. Photo: Instagram @sarahrosemaloney

Costeen Hatzi and Nick Kyrgios in New York. Source: Instagram

Hatzi, 23, has become one of Australia’s highest profile lifestyle and cosmetic products influencers with her social media presence growing to include 180,000 followers on Instagram.

Kyrgios recently suggested he is going to marry Hatzi, who has been sporting a diamond ring on her engagement for the past 18 months.

Kyrgios last year appeared to confirm their wedding plans when responding to a fan on Instagram by typing the wedding will be happening “very soon”. The post included a “heart” emoji and a “diamond ring” emoji.

Nick Kyrgios of Australia celebrates with his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi. Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP

He also has her first name tattooed on his left thigh.

Kyrgios also recently commented on a photo Hatzi posted by writing: “I can’t wait to life with you”.

Kyrgios’ manager Daniel Horsfall says Costeen has had a positive impact on his game.

He told ESPN: “I’ve seen [Nick] in previous relationships, and they perhaps were taking him in the other direction. She lifts him up and gives him motivation and inspiration, and she’s just a great partner to him.”

Meanwhile, Kyrgios’ 2024 comeback is already looking shaky.

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley said last month he “fully expected” Kyrgios to play in the Melbourne Park grand slam in January — but he changed his tune when speaking to reporters last week.

Kyrgios only managed a single match in 2023 after withdrawing from all four grand slams due to a lingering knee injury and a torn ligament in his wrist ahead of Wimbledon.

His world ranking has slid out to 192, with Tiley suggesting the explosive star would be granted a wildcard if he was fit to play.

“We have spoken to Nick, and he obviously wants to do the best he possibly can to give him the best chance to play in January … Nick’s position will be determined closer to the event,” Tiley said.