SUMMARY
- Costeen Hatzi has gradually understood the tennis tour while being with Nick Kyrgios.
- Hatzi has revealed how she feels being called a WAG and her perception of Kyrgios before dating him.
It has been a long time since Nick Kyrgios has played a match on the tour. He has struggled to recover from multiple injuries and remains on the bench. Over the past few years, Kyrgios has had his girlfriend’s support during the tough times. Costeen Hatzi has been cheering for Kyrgios during the matches and off-court.
Hatzi also shared that she initially hesitated to date Kyrgios because of his image in the media. She said, “I definitely had my walls up because his reputation kind of threw me off a bit, which is unfair” via The Daily Telegraph. Hatzi was surprised to find out that he was not what she expected. She also pointed out that Kyrgios was eager to start a family with her.
The 24-year-old also opened up on being labeled as a WAG. She said, “I love the term WAG. I don’t know why there are negative connotations; I don’t know where they came from. I’m my own person, but at the same time, I’m supporting my partner, which I’m very happy to do.” Hatzi mentioned that it was a privilege to be underestimated by the fans.
Nick Kyrgios shares the most crucial aspect of his relationship with Costeen Hatzi
Kyrgios has changed as a person and player since Hatzi became his better half. The couple does not return from the limelight and often shares pictures on social media. The former world No.13 shared how much understanding Hatzi is as his girlfriend. In the “What now? with Trevor Noah” podcast, Kyrgios shared a few insights from his relationship.
The 28-year-old spoke about the importance of Hatzi’s presence in his life. Kyrgios said,” I think the best thing about my relationship is that we have really nice, really good boundaries, and we both respect them. We know that trust is really the only currency you have in a relationship.” Kyrgios said that Hatzi is always there to comfort him after the matches.
The 2021 Wimbledon runner-up felt that Hatzi never fails to understand him. Kyrgios said that they spend a lot of time together and cook together. The couple also spend time together during practice sessions. Kyrgios will now hope that his girlfriend continues to be a part of his life and motivate him to prepare for a mighty comeback this season.