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3 hours ago
- Daily Telegraph
Tennis Nick Kyrgios unveils dramatic new look on Instagram, opens up on split with Costeen Hatzi
Don't miss out on the headlines from Tennis. Followed categories will be added to My News. Nick Kyrgios has shown off a dramatic new look and finally commented on the end of his four-year relationship with influencer Costeen Hatzi. Kyrgios, who turned 30 on April 27, and Hatzi ended their relationship in March this year. Watch every game of The NBA Finals LIVE with ESPN on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. The Australian, whose tennis career has been blighted by significant injuries over the past three years, took to Instagram over the last 24 hours for a Q and A session with his 4.1 million followers. Using the caption 'Don't hold back, ask whatever', Kyrgios was hit with a wide range of questions and chose to respond to a number of them using Instagram stories. Among queries about his tennis career and his advice for others, the Canberran was also asked a question by someone who has been following his styling trends. Nick Kyrgios answered a wide range of questions on Instagram. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage) 'How's 30 treating you so far and when are you debuting the new haircut?' was one of the questions. Kyrgios replied with a video of him driving and the caption: '30 is unreal – not even in my prime yet. And shaved heads is UNREAL.' You can see the new look in the video below. Cracks had appeared in Kyrgios and Hatzi's relationship earlier this year. In a telling sign in this day and age, they both removed each other from their Instagram bios before Hatzi broke her silence on the rumours in April. 'It's been great,' Hatzi told The Daily Telegraph when asked about her life since the romance ended. 'I'm still going on with work and I have a few different brands that I'm working with at the moment.' She went on to insist that it's important to 'put yourself first' in life. Naturally, Kyrgios – who has stayed quiet about the details of the separation – was also asked about Hatzi during his fan session. 'Will you ever talk on the split with C or keeping it private?' was one question. He said: 'Things happen. I wish her nothing but the best. So many incredible memories that will stay with me.' Kyrgios was also asked what he thought of another former partner, tennis player Anna Kalinskaya, who later had a relationship with current world No. 1 Jannik Sinner which ended in May. Nick Kyrgios' new look and with ex-girlfriend Costeen Hatzi. Photos: Instagram Kyrgios called her an 'amazing tennis player' before mentioning a sports management company. Earlier this month, Kyrgios got tongues wagging after a public display with a woman being called a Hatzi 'look-alike'. Kyrgios began chatting with former Love Island reality TV contestant Mia Dalkos. It has not gone unnoticed that Dalkos, whose real name is Efthimia, has unmistakably similar features to the woman Kyrgios recently broke up with. Kyrgios and popular fashion designer Dalkos caused a stir with flirty recent social media engagements. Dalkos captured Kyrgios' attention on Instagram when she shared a video of herself glammed up at a hair salon. Kyrgios sparked romance rumours with Mia Dalkos (left) and his post on Hatzi. Photos: Instagram Kyrgios commented on the post by sharing a 'double eyes' emoji — a less than subtle way of showing Dalkos that he was interested in the post. The 23-year-old South Australian responded to the former Wimbledon finalist by posting a shy smiling emoji of her own. The 30-year-old Canberran followed up his first message by posting a blunt 'Beautiful' comment on a second photo Dalkos shared the following day. Kyrgios was also in the news in the past week after it emerged he had been axed from a commentary role with the BBC. Reports first landed on Wednesday morning this week the Australian tennis star has been told his services will not be required when the network begins its coverage of Wimbledon, beginning June 30. Kyrgios has barely been sighted on a tennis court in recent years. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images) It comes after his appointment to the broadcaster's team for the event last year sparked uproar. In another body blow, The Telegraph reports Kyrgios will also not appear during ESPN's coverage of the tournament, despite working with the American broadcaster during the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025. It has been a brutal few weeks for the 30-year-old after he was last month forced to pull out of his plans to play doubles with partner Jordan Thompson at the French Open. Citing a recently flared up knee injury, Kyrgios was forced to pull out on the eve of the event and he last week confirmed he will not play at Wimbledon this year because of injuries. Originally published as Nick Kyrgios unveils dramatic new look, opens up on split with Costeen Hatzi
News.com.au
7 hours ago
- News.com.au
Nick Kyrgios unveils dramatic new look, opens up on split with Costeen Hatzi
Nick Kyrgios has shown off a dramatic new look and finally commented on the end of his four-year relationship with influencer Costeen Hatzi. Kyrgios, who turned 30 on April 27, and Hatzi ended their relationship in March this year. The Australian, whose tennis career has been blighted by significant injuries over the past three years, took to Instagram over the last 24 hours for a Q and A session with his 4.1 million followers. Using the caption 'Don't hold back, ask whatever', Kyrgios was hit with a wide range of questions and chose to respond to a number of them using Instagram stories. Among queries about his tennis career and his advice for others, the Canberran was also asked a question by someone who has been following his styling trends. 'How's 30 treating you so far and when are you debuting the new haircut?' was one of the questions. Kyrgios replied with a video of him driving and the caption: '30 is unreal – not even in my prime yet. And shaved heads is UNREAL.' You can see the new look in the video below. Cracks had appeared in Kyrgios and Hatzi's relationship earlier this year. In a telling sign in this day and age, they both removed each other from their Instagram bios before Hatzi broke her silence on the rumours in April. 'It's been great,' Hatzi told The Daily Telegraph when asked about her life since the romance ended. 'I'm still going on with work and I have a few different brands that I'm working with at the moment.' She went on to insist that it's important to 'put yourself first' in life. Naturally, Kyrgios – who has stayed quiet about the details of the separation – was also asked about Hatzi during his fan session. 'Will you ever talk on the split with C or keeping it private?' was one question. He said: 'Things happen. I wish her nothing but the best. So many incredible memories that will stay with me.' Kyrgios was also asked what he thought of another former partner, tennis player Anna Kalinskaya, who later had a relationship with current world No. 1 Jannik Sinner which ended in May. Kyrgios called her an 'amazing tennis player' before mentioning a sports management company. Earlier this month, Kyrgios got tongues wagging after a public display with a woman being called a Hatzi 'look-alike'. Kyrgios began chatting with former Love Island reality TV contestant Mia Dalkos. It has not gone unnoticed that Dalkos, whose real name is Efthimia, has unmistakably similar features to the woman Kyrgios recently broke up with. Kyrgios and popular fashion designer Dalkos caused a stir with flirty recent social media engagements. Dalkos captured Kyrgios' attention on Instagram when she shared a video of herself glammed up at a hair salon. Kyrgios commented on the post by sharing a 'double eyes' emoji — a less than subtle way of showing Dalkos that he was interested in the post. The 23-year-old South Australian responded to the former Wimbledon finalist by posting a shy smiling emoji of her own. The 30-year-old Canberran followed up his first message by posting a blunt 'Beautiful' comment on a second photo Dalkos shared the following day. Kyrgios was also in the news in the past week after it emerged he had been axed from a commentary role with the BBC. Reports first landed on Wednesday morning this week the Australian tennis star has been told his services will not be required when the network begins its coverage of Wimbledon, beginning June 30. It comes after his appointment to the broadcaster's team for the event last year sparked uproar. In another body blow, The Telegraph reports Kyrgios will also not appear during ESPN's coverage of the tournament, despite working with the American broadcaster during the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025. It has been a brutal few weeks for the 30-year-old after he was last month forced to pull out of his plans to play doubles with partner Jordan Thompson at the French Open. Citing a recently flared up knee injury, Kyrgios was forced to pull out on the eve of the event and he last week confirmed he will not play at Wimbledon this year because of injuries.
News.com.au
8 hours ago
- News.com.au
Melbourne family buys $1.92m acreage sight unseen
A Melbourne family who hadn't even inspected the home stole the keys to an over six-hectare Diggers Rest estate at auction. The dual-dwelling property was snapped up for $1.92m after the family fell in love with it on the spot. The rare lifestyle compound at 35 Lance Rd was the city's top reported sale of the weekend, with four family groups bidding in front of a spirited crowd before the property passed in at $1.85m and was swiftly negotiated to a $1.92m deal. Offering two fully self-contained homes, landscaped gardens and sweeping views toward the CBD, the property had a price guide of $1.75m-$1.95m and proved a magnet for buyers seeking space, flexibility and long-term upside. Ray White Sunbury director Aaron Hill said it was one of the most unique offerings he'd seen so close to Melbourne. 'You're only 15 minutes to the airport and about 30 (minutes) to the Melbourne CBD, but you've got over six hectares, a second residence, and room for the whole extended family,' Mr Hill said. 'It's incredibly rare to find this much land and accommodation with city access.' Mr Hill said the winning buyers — who hadn't inspected the home before auction — turned up unannounced, placed the final bid, and signed contracts after a brief negotiation. 'It really was love at first sight,' he said. 'They own a larger rural property further out and wanted to be closer to the city. This gave them that balance.' The main residence includes four bedrooms, a master retreat, open fireplace and a separate upstairs apartment with its own kitchen and living space. The second home, a three-bedroom cottage, is currently tenanted and offers rental income, Airbnb potential or extra family accommodation. All four bidders were families, with the dual-residence set-up adding extra appeal for multi-generational buyers. The Ray White Sunbury director said the sale price also reflected strong buyer appetite in Melbourne's western growth corridor, where larger landholdings remain relatively affordable. 'We had another auction in Sunbury the same weekend with five bidders and it also sold above reserve,' Mr Hill said. 'This whole corridor is booming. It's still undervalued compared to suburbs the same distance east, but people are waking up to it.' While the property is not currently earmarked for rezoning, Mr Hill said the site had long-term subdivision potential. 'It's a classic buy-and-hold opportunity,' he said. 'There are developers already securing similar land nearby. 'In ten years, this could become a very smart investment.'
