Nick Kyrgios was supported by girlfriend Costeen Hatzi on Thursday following his Australian Open loss. InstagramNick Kyrgios isn’t kicking off 2022 with a Grand Slam title, but he’s still a winner in the eyes of girlfriend Costeen Hatzi.
After Kyrgios dropped a second-round match to Russia’s Daniil Medvedev on Thursday in the Australian Open, Hatzi offered a few words of support to her 26-year-old beau.
After Costeen Hatzi said she was “so proud” of Nick Kyrgios’ performance Thursday, the Australian tennis star replied, “Thank you boo.” Instagram via Getty Images“So proud of you,” Hatzi told Kyrgios in an Instagram Story. “Played an amazing match – still a winner in my eyes.”
The Australian tennis star, who has been no stranger to controversy over the years, said he was “super proud” of his performance despite the outcome.
Nick Kyrgios faced Russia’s Daniil Medvedev on Thursday in the second round of the Australian Open. Getty Images
Costeen Hatzi watches Nick Kyrgios’ Australian Open match on Thursday. Getty Images“I’m going to hold my head high, I gave it everything,” Kyrgios said, per the ATP Tour. “I put on a good performance. I think he’s favored to win the Australian Open. I can’t be too upset.”
Medvedev, who mocked the crowd’s intelligence following Thursday’s match, defeated Kyrgios in four sets. He will face Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the third round.
Nick Kyrgios and Costeen Hatzi made their relationship Instagram official in late 2021. Instagram
Costeen Hatzi in May 2021 InstagramAs for Kyrgios, he seems grateful to have Hatzi’s support off the court. In response to her Instagram message Thursday, he posted, “Thank you boo.”
Kyrgios made his relationship with Hatzi, a Sydney-based blogger, Instagram official in December. He was previously involved in a tumultuous romance with Chiara Passari, whom he was first linked to in 2020.
Passari recently took aim at Kyrgios in an interview with Daily Mail Australia, claiming he “moves on [quickly]” because he’s “afraid to be alone.”
Prior to Thursday’s match, Kyrgios shared an intimate photo of Hatzi on Instagram with the caption, “I got ur back like u got mine.”
