"Beg Naomi Osaka to stop being friends with that abuser" - Fans call on Japanese to drop Nick Kyrgios from agency after comments on Anna Kalinskaya

Naomi Osaka's talent management agency Evolve represents Nick Kyrgios and Anna Kalinskaya. Recently, Kyrgios has come under fire for his comments about Jannik Sinner's girlfriend Kalinskaya, prompting fans to call on Osaka to drop him from her agency.

Kyrgios and Kalinskaya were in a relationship for a brief period in 2020. Recently, the Aussie posted a poll on X between the 2024 US Open men's singles finalist Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner. A fan posted an image of the ex-couple in the comments and in a now-deleted response, Kyrgios wrote:

"Second serve"

Kyrgios faced criticism for his remarks. Many fans on X noted that Osaka's talent agency Evolve manages both Kyrgios and Kalinskaya. The Aussie was one of the first clients for the company and he was recently involved in a mixed doubles exhibition at the US Open partnering with Osaka.

Fans called out the Japanese about her friendship and endorsement of Nick Kyrgios and asked her to drop him.

"I hope Naomi makes a choice after what he publicly stated today and keeps her work environment safe," one fan wrote.

"I think Naomi and evolve need to step in because both athletes are represented by her agency evolve," another fan wrote.

"Exactly this, I genuinely think naomi's continued support for and endorsement of kyrgios is such a stain on her career. it taints everything she professes to stand for as long as she's supporting him," a third fan wrote.

Here are more fan reactions on X calling out Naomi Osaka's agency, Evolve:

"This means she is directly responsible for promoting him and keeping the spotlight on him despite his appalling behavior toward women and several other colleagues," one fan wrote.

"I honestly BEG Osaka to a) stop being friends with that abuser and b) dump him from her ‘agency’," another fan wrote.

"Didnt Naomi Osaka’s Evolve agency sign this guy a while back? Is she OK with stuff like this?" one fan asked.

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Nick Kyrgios defends himself against backlash over his comments on Jannik Sinner’s girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya

Nick Kyrgios. (Image: Getty)

Nick Kyrgios defended his comments about Jannik Sinner's girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya and wrote:

"Don’t you think it’s hilarious how quickly people get triggered 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 with a couple words, or emojis…. Too much power."

One fan even called out ESPN for hiring him as an 'expert' for the US Open. The Aussie responded to the fan by stating that he has achieved some big victories in his career and he enjoys breaking down the sport.