BBC pundit and tennis ace Nick Kyrgios sparks fury as he poses with rapper out on bail over alleged kidnap and assault
NICK KYRGIOS has sparked controversy by posing for pictures with Aussie rapper Ay Huncho.
Huncho, real name Ali Younes, was bailed for AU$1.8million (£860k) following charges of alleged kidnapping and assault.
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Nick Kyrgios was pictured with Ay Huncho earlier this month
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Kyrgios, 30, was last in tennis action in March
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The rapper is said to have ties with the Alameddine crime syndicate.
Ay Huncho has been accused of being part of a group that lured a man to a drug house before "ambushing" them.
The man was said to have been forced into the property's garage before being left unconscious by an assault.
It was later heard in court that the victim did not co-operate with police, despite being left hospitalised with serious injuries.
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Ay Huncho is alleged to have been heard laughing about the kidnapping in an audio tape.
There is nothing to suggest that Kyrgios has any ties to the Alameddine crime syndicate.
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Kyrgios worked as a BBC pundit at Wimbledon last year
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The post has since been deleted.
As part of Ay Huncho's bail conditions, he has been able to continue his tour of Australia.
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He is set to perform in Adelaide on May 30.
Kyrgios, meanwhile, is looking to reignite his tennis career.
Having been plagued by a wrist injury, the former Wimbledon finalist has won just one tour match since October 2022.
Last year the Aussie worked at the All-England Club
Kyrgios has not played since losing to Karen Khachanov in Miami two months ago.
The former world No13 is set to
Earlier this year, Kyrgios split with long-term girlfriend Costeen Hatzi.
Having broken up with Kyrgios following four years together, Costeen said: "We haven't spoken. Relationships sometimes end, and I believe it's for the best."
Off the court, Kyrgios has built up his "Good Trouble" podcast.
The tennis star has confirmed that he will perform live at Wimbledon Theatre ahead of this year's Championships.
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Kyrgios is set to play at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years
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