Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis maverick, shared a supportive message for Emma Raducanu following her emotional first-round win at the 2025 Lexus Eastbourne Open, where she battled back to defeat American Ann Li 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-1 on June 24, 2025. Raducanu’s tearful reaction, attributed to “really bad news” received before the match, prompted Kyrgios to comment “Get it” on her Instagram post captioned “🕊️🤍,” as reported by *Sportskeeda* and *EssentiallySports*. The encouraging gesture underscores their mutual respect as Raducanu prepares for Wimbledon, starting June 30, 2025.
Raducanu, the British No. 1 and World No. 38, fought through personal distress and a lingering back injury to secure the two-hour, 18-minute victory. Trailing by a set and a break, she rallied to win 10 of the final 12 games, breaking down in tears after a backhand winner sealed the match. “I’d prefer to keep it personal, but it was difficult, very emotional,” she told BBC Sport, citing the bad news without elaborating. Kyrgios, who has defended Raducanu against critics in the past, including after her 2021 US Open win, used his platform to uplift her amid her challenges.[](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/ce83y4zry0yo)
In a *talkSPORT* interview on June 25, 2025, Kyrgios offered coaching advice, drawing from his own coachless career, saying, “It’s so hard in this day and age. She won a Grand Slam at 19, and the responsibility is massive. Keep it simple, trust your game.” He also playfully referenced rumors about Raducanu’s friendship with Carlos Alcaraz, joking, “Her and Alcaraz—I think there’s a little bit going on there!” This follows their announced US Open mixed doubles partnership, which Kyrgios has teased as potentially romantic.[](https://x.com/talkSPORT/status/1937840782825623955)[](https://x.com/talkSPORT/status/1937839638686929261)
Kyrgios, sidelined from Wimbledon due to wrist and ankle injuries, has consistently supported Raducanu, notably criticizing retired players’ commentary on her in 2022 and praising her Miami Open run in March 2025, when he tweeted, “People awfully quiet that Radacanu is winning now… coach’s overrated.” His latest message aligns with this pattern, offering encouragement as Raducanu navigates physical and emotional hurdles.[](https://www.gbnews.com/sport/tennis/nick-kyrgios-doesnt-hold-back-emma-raducanu-miami-open)
Raducanu credited her Billie Jean King Cup teammate Fran Jones and coach Mark Petchey for their courtside support, noting Jones’ understanding of her personal struggles. She now faces Australian Maya Joint in the second round, aiming to build momentum for Wimbledon, where she reached the fourth round in 2021 and 2024. Kyrgios’ words, coupled with her resilience, highlight Raducanu’s determination to push forward despite adversity.[](https://www.gbnews.com/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-crying-eastbourne-win)
