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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Bully and nothing else': Tennis player Nick Kyrgios blasted for bold fat-shaming jab at Ben Rothenberg in viral X post
'Bully and nothing else': Tennis player Nick Kyrgios blasted for bold fat-shaming jab at Ben Rothenberg in viral X post (Image Via X) Tennis fans were stunned after Nick Kyrgios managed to trend after a post on July 6, Australian tennis player, infamous for being loud and outspoken, had a response to a less-than-flattering post by sports writer Ben Rothenberg on social media. Usually when Nick Kyrgios uses social media, he is posting memes or other light-hearted posts, but this time Nick Kyrgios hit a sore point. What did he say and why is there so much anger? The situation quickly turned into a heated debate on X. What Nick Kyrgios said about Ben Rothenberg sparks backlash On Sunday evening, July 6, 2025, Nick Kyrgios, 30, responded to a post made by the account @TennisCentel on X. The post featured a photo of tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg and compared him to a groundhog. Nick Kyrgios replied with just two words: 'tennis central.' Many people felt that Nick Kyrgios was agreeing with the joke and making fun of Ben Rothenberg's body. The comment did not go unnoticed. Fans quickly jumped into the replies, calling the post offensive and unnecessary. One fan wrote, 'Bully and nothing else. Just sad. Used to support you.' Another said, '[Ben Rothenberg is] still more relevant in tennis than you.' Several users told Nick Kyrgios to 'grow up' and said the comment felt like bullying. Also Read: Kyrgios Confirms His Breakup With Influencer Costeen Hatzi, Wishes Her 'Nothing, But The Best' Ben Rothenberg responds to Nick Kyrgios as feud continues online Ben Rothenberg, 41, replied directly to Nick Kyrgios on X. 'Bro you have tweeted about me four times already this month and it's only July 6th. Let's work on getting you a job again,' he wrote. Nick Kyrgios answered back with, 'Awwww Benny I'm doing just fine. Someone's feelings are hurting… not so fun anymore is it?' The argument is just the latest in their ongoing public clash. Ben Rothenberg and Nick Kyrgios have had issues for nearly five years. Last year, Ben Rothenberg questioned why ESPN kept Nick Kyrgios on-air after he made rude comments about a WTA player. Also, Nick Kyrgios dropped out of BBC's Wimbledon 2025 broadcast after a blowback. Fans are now discussing whether Nick Kyrgios has crossed the line, again, considering his previous mental health and behavioral struggles. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tennis fans call out Nick Kyrgios for allegedly fat-shaming broadcaster Ben Rothenberg in social media post
Tennis fans have accused Nick Kyrgios of fat-shaming journalist Ben Rothenberg in a post made by the Australian on social media on Sunday evening. Kyrgios, 30, responded to a post on X, formerly Twitter, which showed a picture of Rothenberg. The original post by the account @TennisCentel claimed that Rothenberg was 'built like a groundhog' - a notion that Kyrgios appeared to back with the comment as he responded 'tennis central'. While Kyrgios may have made the comment as a joke, its tone was not appreciated by fans of the sport, who were quick to voice their support for Rothenberg. One user commented: '[Rothenberg is] still more relevant in tennis than you.' A second remarked: 'Bully and nothing else. Just sad. Used to support you.' Bro Ben Rothenberg is built like a groundhog LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 — TENNISCentel (@TennisCentel) July 6, 2025 Rothenberg responded to Kyrgios' comments as the pair engaged in a war of words Kyrgios then replied to further stoke fuel on the fire that was raging between them Another stated: 'This isn't high school, grow up'. In response to Kyrgios, Rothenberg wrote: 'Bro you have tweeted about me four times already this month and it's only July 6th. Let's work on getting you a job again.' The former world number 11 responded: 'Awwww Benny I'm doing just fine. Someone's feelings are so fun anymore is it?' Their online battle of words marks the latest episode of a clash between the pair that has lasted almost five years. The American journalist has repeatedly called for Kyrgios to be removed from covering tennis events - most recently for controversial tweets demeaning a WTA player. 'Honestly a bit surprised to see ESPN didn't yank Nick Kyrgios off air mid-#USOpen final, seeing his most recent disparaging tweet about a WTA player circulating,' Rothenberg wrote last year during the US Open. That came after he replied to a tweet responding to a post about Jannik Sinner's girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya - in which he wrote 'second serve'. Kyrgios was also critical of the doping saga that engulfed Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner last year. Tennis fans were quick to lambast Kyrgios for his comments The Italian was later banned for three months for breaching the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) rules last year after he provided two positive drugs tests. A further comment read: 'And then you wonder why the BBC dropped you from their Wimbledon coverage. For someone who has been open about their mental health struggles, it's pretty damn obvious that you've still got a hell of a lot of work left to do in that department.' Kyrgios - a Wimbledon finalist in 2022 - was axed from the BBC's coverage of this year's tournament following backlash that he was included as part of the original presenter line-up for 2025. He was part of the broadcaster's coverage of the event in 2024, 12 months after Kyrgios had admitted to assaulting his former girlfriend Chiara Passari.
News.com.au
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Get a job': Nick Kyrgios' ugly feud with American tennis journalist intensifies
Tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg has told Nick Kyrgios to 'get a job' as the tennis star continues to take pot shots at the American reporter. The Aussie may not be playing at Wimbledon this year and was not retained by the BBC as a commentator but that hasn't stopped him from making headlines. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Last week it was revealed that the former World No. 13 has partnered up with Rachel Starr and fellow adult actor Sophie Stonehouse for brand new OnlyFans content, a series titled Smash City. Although the name may hint at spicy content it is anything but, with the four-episode show for OnlyFans TV a pickleball-based competition that sees eight OnlyFans creators compete for $20,000. However, away from his new venture, Kyrgios continues to take swipes at Rothenburg, most recently appearing to make fun of the journalist's physique. It all began when the popular tennis fan page 'Tennis Centel' posted a picture of the American journalist captured from behind on Sunday captioned: 'Bro Ben Rothenberg is built like a groundhog LMAO.' As the post gained traction, Kyrgios stuck the boot in, retweeting the post and writing 'Tennis central' But tennis fans were not amused, quickly denouncing his behaviour. 'Bully and nothing else. Just sad I used to support you,' one person commented. 'Fat shaming? Classy as ever…,' another added. While others wrote 'I used to admire you' and 'Dude you're 30, grow up'. In response to Kygious, Rothenberg wrote on X: 'Bro you have tweeted about me four times already this month and it's only July 6th. Let's work on getting you a job again.' But the Aussie couldn't help but to clap back again writing: 'Awwww Benny I'm doing just fine. Someone's feelings are hurting …. Not so fun anymore is it?' It is just the latest chapter in a bubbling feud between the pair spanning close to five years but has heated up in the last two years. The American journalist has repeatedly called for Kyrgios to be pulled from the air, most recently for controversial tweets demeaning a WTA player. 'Honestly a bit surprised to see ESPN didn't yank Nick Kyrgios off air mid-#USOpen final, seeing his most recent disparaging tweet about a WTA player circulating,' Rothenberg wrote last year during the US Open. 'Given his history of demeaning women, women's tennis, and WTA players, it was already a dubious choice to have him.' While Kyrgios remains sidelined through a recurring wrist injury, the 30-year-old has been doing work for TalkSport and continuing his commentary career on his YouTube podcast 'Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios'. He was, however, snubbed by the BBC for Wimbledon coverage this year, after being a shock inclusion in the commentary box at the All England Club last year. Responding to being overlooked he told The Guardian last month: 'I know I'm a great commentator. All I've done for 20 years is play, study and breathe this sport. 'I also think tennis needs commentators who say things that not everyone says. 'I understand they've got Chris Eubanks, but he hasn't beaten the greatest of all time multiple times. 'When someone's beaten Federer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic and has incredible insights, it's very strange you wouldn't want that person adding knowledge to tennis fans'.
