Nick Kyrgios' "controversial" claim about Piers Morgan is "really quite something", says British broadcaster during their candid talk

Nick Kyrgios recently had an interaction with the journalist and broadcaster Piers Morgan, who had no love lost for him some years back. During their talk, the Brit admitted that he had previously perceived being called "controversial" by the Aussie a bit odd before the two reconciled.

Kyrgios first received Morgan's ire at Wimbledon 2016 following his Round of 16 exit to eventual champion Andy Murray. The former Sky News presenter would then call the former World No. 13 a "d****e" and an "a*****e" on separate occasions during his run to the championship match at SW19. However, the two reconciled after 2022, as the 29-year-old said last year.

This week, Kyrgios hosted Morgan on the "Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios" podcast, with a snippet released on Instagram before the full episode. In the video, the British broadcaster chided the Aussie for previously calling him "controversial". Morgan said with a smile,

"Being called controversial by you is really quite something."

Nick Kyrgios was visibly amused by Piers Morgan's statement. Morgan further said he "liked putting his head over the parapet." He said,

"I like being at the centre of controversy. I like being at the centre of debate. I like putting my head over the parapet, saying what I think and being challenged about it. I'm probably the least opinionated person in my family."

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During their conversation, Piers Morgan and Nick Kyrgios also found a common ground. Following Morgan's assertion about being the least opinionated person in his family, Kyrgios said,

"Well, I'm the least crazy by the way."

Morgan responded,

"We are the most misunderstood members of our own family,"

The British journalist then added that "staying in trouble" was his outlook. He said,

"People say to me, 'Are you staying out of trouble?' often. And I always reply, 'No. I'm trying to stay in trouble."

Nick Kyrgios, meanwhile, is eyeing a return to pro tennis next year. The Aussie played only one tour-level match in the last two years due to wrist and knee injuries. He has not been far away from the Tour, however, as he has been part of commentary for events such as Wimbledon and the US Open.

The former World No. 13 is set to play at the Brisbane International, an event that he won in 2018. He has also entered the 2025 Australian Open using his protected ranking.