"We know that the media like to create s–tstorms, with my story and everything going on with Novak," Kyrgios said.<\/p>\n
LIVE UPDATES:<\/strong> Bernard Tomic's wild claim during qualifying loss<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Disdain and support flood in for Novak Djokovic<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> NRL Integrity Unit under fire over Curtis Scott allegations<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n "I feel quite embarrassed as an Australian athlete that's seen what this guy has done for us and for the sport. I just don't think it's right how we're handling it but the media loves to do that, loves to divide."<\/p>\n Kyrgios withdrew from this week's Sydney Tennis Classic after testing positive<\/a> but is still hopeful of competing at his home Grand Slam.<\/p>\n "I actually don't feel too bad at the moment and I'm taking all necessary precautions.<\/p>\n The 2022 Sydney Tennis Classic will be held from January 10-15, with live matches, highlights, mini matches and full match replays on Stan Sport. New customers can start their free trial now by visiting:<\/strong><\/em> Stan.com.au\/tennis<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n "Obviously not ideal a week out of the Aus Open but I'm going to do everything in my power to feel OK and get out there and hopefully give you all a show. I just don't want this to take away from the Australian summer of tennis. We've had a lot of great results, a lot of other Aussies are doing really well."<\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/em><\/strong> clicking here!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
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