Nick Kyrgios is set to return to tennis for the first time in months with two unconventional events.
Kyrgios will play Aryna Sabalenka in the Battle of the Sexes, as well as making an appearance at the World Tennis League.
The Australian has performed intermittently in 2025, but he has rarely played singles, with his last appearance coming at the 2025 Miami Open.
The controversial star has suffered multiple injuries in the latter stages of his career, but he is still a focal point of the tennis world.
Ahead of his return to the sport, Kyrgios has shared a common misconception that most tennis fans think about him.
Nick Kyrgios says what tennis fans have got wrong about him
Kyrgios has shared the difference between his personas on and off the tennis court, and how he believes fans see him.
Speaking to Zeus Street Greek, Kyrgios said: “I’m like two completely different people on and off the court.
“I think most athletes get judged on some of their behaviours or the way they are competitive or fiery on the court but I’m actually completely different off the court.
Despite his belief that fans think he is standoffish, the Australian actually sees a positive side to his demeanour.
He added, “People usually meet me off the court, and they are like: ‘Wow! What we see on the court is so different’. I don’t know, I kind of like that though.
“I walk around with a mask on and people are a bit scared to approach but yeah I’m quite gentle, rather than on the court, I’m a psychopath.”
The star made a name for himself in the early days of his tennis career for his major outbursts on the court.
Nick Kyrgios previously shared the eye-watering sum he has paid in fines
It’s not hard to see why Kyrgios has built up a reputation with fans as a fiery competitor on the tennis court.
The star has paid countless fines for his bad behaviour on the court, including at the Cincinnati Open and Wimbledon.
Kyrgios has a rough idea of the incredible sum of money he’s paid due to his offences during tennis matches.
Speaking to Turn up the Talk, the Australian said: “All the fines that I get fined go to charity. That’s for everyone.
“So every time we get fined, they’re like, ‘it’s going to charity.’ I was like ‘I don’t know why you would say that.’
“I would probably have in my entire career – man, I have been hit with some big ones. But I don’t think all the time it has been fair, to be honest. But I would say I’d be approaching 800 grand I reckon.”
That is just a fraction of the $12,802,482 he’s earned in prize money across his career, however.
