They hate you because they ain t you Tennis fans react to Nick Kyrgios supposed response to criticism for his Atlanta withdrawal
"They hate you because they ain’t you" - Tennis fans react to Nick Kyrgios' supposed response to criticism for his Atlanta withdrawal Tennis fans react to the Nick Kyrgios withdrawal saga at the Atlanta Open earned applause for in Atlanta who were eager to watch him play in his opening singles match, after withdrawing just minutes before his Atlanta Open match against . However, the Australian player also faced a lot of criticism from a section of the tennis community for pulling out at the last minute. After announcing that he would not be able to compete in the singles event due to a knee injury, Kyrgios walked out to the court to express his disappointment and apologized to fans for not being able to 'give them a show.' He also admitted that he hoped to play in the doubles event and later went on to play and win his doubles match with partner . Among those who criticized his decision, some accused Kyrgios of making up excuses, while others were not happy that he disappointed fans who bought tickets to watch him play. The Aussie later put out a cryptic post on Twitter, which seemed like a response to criticism he received despite his on-court gesture. Always something Always something Tennis fans reacted to the same, with many urging Kyrgios to stay motivated and turn a deaf ear to the naysayers. "They hate you because they ain’t you," one fan said on Twitter. They hate you because they ain’t you? They hate you because they ain’t you? Kyrgios' latest injury dents his preparation for the upcoming American hardcourt swing to some extent. He is scheduled to participate at the Citi Open in Washington DC next week before playing at the Cincinnati Masters, where the World No. 47 has received a wildcard for participation, ahead of the US Open. Another fan hoped to see Kyrgios fit the next time he is on the court, urging him to focus on recovering. "Listen to what your body says. I myself is eager to watch you play but you need to take care of what’s bothering you. God speed," said a tweet. Listen to what your body says. I myself is eager to watch you play but you need to take care of what’s bothering you. God speed Listen to what your body says. I myself is eager to watch you play but you need to take care of what’s bothering you. God speed Meanwhile, there were again those who criticized him. Any positive credibility you got post Wimbledon is gone now with your stupid games like this. Any positive credibility you got post Wimbledon is gone now with your stupid games like this. Here are some more reactions to Nick Kyrgios' tweet after the Atlanta Open withdrawal: Focus on the positives and what matters that is what is most important. If people are talking about you it must mean your doing something right. Keep holding your head high and you got this, always support you Focus on the positives and what matters that is what is most important. If people are talking about you it must mean your doing something right. Keep holding your head high and you got this, always support you Come on bro it's not always something. Things have been coming up all NK this whole summer. Just a hurdle. Jump it and keep your attitude positive Come on bro it's not always something. Things have been coming up all NK this whole summer. Just a hurdle. Jump it and keep your attitude positive How do you withdraw from singles but then still play dubs? How do you withdraw from singles but then still play dubs? Maybe your body is saying No for you. Listen to it. Maybe your body is saying No for you. Listen to it. You gotta do, what you gotta do Nick. You know yourself and your body best. All the best. You gotta do, what you gotta do Nick. You know yourself and your body best. All the best. My niece was next to get an autograph Monday night when they made you leave. She was so hurt that she didn’t get it. Next time though. . .I remember the play where it seems you hurt your knee. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. My niece was next to get an autograph Monday night when they made you leave. She was so hurt that she didn’t get it. Next time though. . .I remember the play where it seems you hurt your knee. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.