Nick Kyrgios drops cryptic retirement hint in revealing statement

In a worrying sign for tennis fans, Nick Kyrgios has given the biggest clue yet that he is considering giving away the sport for good.

Nick Kyrgios’ days as a professional tennis player are numbered.

The enigmatic Australian has never done things by the book and it appears there is a surprising twist or two left in his career.

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Kyrgios has dropped his biggest hint yet that he is considering retiring from tennis soon and his passion for the sport is wavering.

The 26-year-old has openly said he doesn’t intend to continue playing long into his thirties and isn’t desperate to win a grand slam like many other players.

After making the surprising decision not to play at the Tokyo Olympics because there would be no fans to cheer him on, Kyrgios chose to play tournaments on the American hardcourt circuit instead.

Ahead of his opening match at the Citi Open in Washington D.C., Kyrgios was in a reflective mood.

Speaking about his career to reporters, he made the intriguing confession he doesn’t know if each tournament he plays will be his last there.

Kyrgios has made it clear he doesn’t intend to keep playing forever. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images)

“I definitely feel, I mean, it’s pretty crazy. I don’t know. I don’t know. Like, when I come here (Washington) and I play, I feel vibes,” Kyrgios said.

“Like every time I’m at a tournament, I feel like it could be my last time I’m ever going to be here. In Atlanta I felt the same way.

“I don’t know. I don’t know where I’m at. I feel weird. I feel strange about my career at the moment.”

In comments one would usually here from a veteran player on a farewell tour, Kyrgios revealed he was treasuring every moment on the pro tennis tour.

“I don’t take any tournament for granted. I don’t take any match for granted any more,” he said.

“Every time I’m at an event, at a special one like this, I don’t take any day for granted.

“I love being around it. I try and soak in as much as I can. Just the practice, being around the courts, being at the highest level, I don’t take that for granted.”

Is Nick Kyrgios considering retiring from tennis? (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images)

But the most telling statement came when Kyrgios confessed he doesn’t miss the world of tennis when he is away from the sport, in the strongest hint yet he early retirement could soon be on the horizon.

“I’m not going to lie. I mean, I don’t miss it that much any more,” he said.

“No, it’s good. It’s good to be back obviously, especially at these tournaments where I’m extremely comfortable and there’s a lot of crowd. I think they’re definitely hoping I do well.”

As for his form on the court, Kyrgios played a sensational match in Atlanta against former Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson but lost his second match there to Britain’s Cameron Norrie.

The Canberran is the defending champion in Washington and will take on American Mackenzie McDonald in his first round match.