"Beating up a woman is worse" - Fans react to Nick Kyrgios defending himself against criticism from comments on Jannik Sinner doping saga

Several fans slammed Nick Kyrgios for defending his comments on Jannik Sinner's doping saga. The Italian tested positive for a banned drug called Clostebol during his semifinal run at the BNP Paribas Open in March this year.

Sinner was stripped of the prize money and ranking points he earned at the tournament, but the ITIA did not hand him a ban since less than a billionth of a gram of Clostebol was found in his body. The substance was inadvertently introduced through a spray used by his physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, to treat a minor injury.

Nick Kyrgios, among others, expressed dissatisfaction with Sinner avoiding a ban. However, the Australian faced criticism from some fans for his remarks. In response to one critic, Kyrgios asserted that a top-ranked player testing positive for a steroid was "the worst."

"Unfortunately no matter how hard you try, testing positive twice for a steroid is the worst hahahahaha," the Aussie said.

Several fans responded to Kyrgios' defense of his comments, with many referencing his past domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend, Chiara Passari. Kyrgios had previously pleaded guilty to an assault charge related to the incident.

"I would say beating up on woman is worse, don’t you agree nick?" a fan questioned.

Another fan said that Kyrgios would forever be remembered for his domestic violence case.

"Unfortunately no matter how hard you try, people will always remember you for beating your girlfriend," the fan commented.

Another fan argued that claiming a positive steroid test was worse than domestic violence was "insane."

"Regardless of whatever the original argument even is at this point, it's INSANE to claim that testing positive for steroids is worse than domestic violence. I have no words," the fan stated.

Here are some more fan reactions to Nick Kyrgios' defense of his criticism of Jannik Sinner:

"At least the accusations agains jannik had proven to be false by multiple speacialist in the field. The same cannot be said about you, you are still a fraud and an abuser. The audacity fr," one fan said.

"Worse than this?" another fan said while referring to Kyrgios pleading guilty to domestic violence.

"Worse than hitting a woman?" yet another fan commented.

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"Don't think that's fair and equal for the rest of the tour" - Nick Kyrgios on Jannik Sinner's doping saga during commentary

Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon 2023 (Image via Getty)

Nick Kyrgios recently clarified that his comments regarding Jannik Sinner's doping case were not a personal attack. He also expressed his belief in Sinner's potential as a future star of the sport, saying that the Italian would be a great player for the next 15 years.

"It’s nothing against Sinner personally at all. I know how important he is. He’s one of the greatest tennis players we have right now.. and how important he’s gonna be for the next 15 years. I’m not denying any of that. Nothing against him personally," the Aussie said while commentating for ESPN during the 2024 US Open.

The 29-year-old also cited the example of Jenson Brooksby and other players who received bans owing to doping cases, comparing their cases to Sinner's situation. He argued that Sinner's treatment was unfair compared to the penalties imposed on other ATP Tour members.

"If you look at Jenson Brooksby.. players who’ve had their careers taken away for up to a year.. and someone like Sinner just kind of doing it his own kind of way. I think he had it on his own terms for most of the time. I don’t think that’s fair and equal for the rest of the tour.”

Sinner is currently taking part in the US Open. He entered the tournament at the back of a title-winning run at the Cincinnati Open, beating Frances Tiafoe 7-6(4), 6-2 in the final.

In the first round of the US Open, Sinner overcame a set deficit to defeat Mackenzie McDonald 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2. He will next face Alex Michelsen in the second round in what will be the second meeting between the two this month.

Sinner has already won four titles so far in the 2024 season, including his very first Grand Slam at the Australian Open.