Penthouse sale serves $1.925 million payday for tennis star Nick Kyrgios
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has offloaded his luxury Sydney penthouse on the eve of its scheduled auction.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment sold on June 13 for $1.925 million with Tristan Oddi and Brandon Shaw of PPD Real Estate.
The property in Kensington was marketed with a guide of $1.8 million.
Cotality records show the 30-year-old athlete purchased the property in Sydney's Eastern suburbs for $1.6 million in March 2022.
The sale follows Canberra-born Kyrgios' split from long-term girlfriend, influencer Costeen Hatzi, 26, earlier this year.
The pair dated for four years.
Positioned on the top floor of the Capella building, the penthouse boasts wrap-around windows with panoramic views of the city and stretching as far as the Blue Mountains.
The property also has a private 24 square metre rooftop garden terrace with a wet bar.
Inside, the floor plan comprises a large master suite with an ensuite and two built-in robes, two additional bedrooms, and the main bathroom.
The open-plan living space is filled with natural light from the walls of glass.
The sleek kitchen features stone benchtops, an island bench with built-in wine storage and Miele appliances.
The sale includes two car parking spaces, and owners can access the heated outdoor lap pool and on-site gym.
According to Cotality, the median price of a unit in Kensington is $1.06 million.
Kyrgios, who celebrated his 30th birthday in April, debuted as a professional tennis player in 2012.
He has won seven ATP Tour singles titles and reached 11 finals, including a major final at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
Kyrgios ruled himself out of competing at Wimbledon this year due to a knee injury, which forced him to abandon a planned return at the French Open last month.
On Instagram on June 2, he said: "Just wanted to give everyone a quick update - I've hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately won't make it back for grass season this year.
"I know how much you've all been looking forward to seeing me out there, and I'm genuinely sorry to disappoint.
"This is just a bump in the road, though, and I'm already working hard to get back stronger than ever."
Kyrgios has been absent from playing at Wimbledon since losing the 2022 final to Novak Djokovic.
A combination of knee, foot and wrist injuries has plagued his playing career.
The former world No.13 has played four singles matches this year.
He claimed his first tour victory in two-and-a-half years at the Miami Open in March.
Although he won't compete at Wimbledon this year, Kyrgios will bring his podcast Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios to the Wimbledon Theatre in London on June 24.
The show will head to New York City's Beacon Theatre in August before coming to Australia for five dates in November, including appearances at the Sydney Opera House and Canberra Theatre Centre.
The tour will reportedly feature a "huge surprise guest".
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