Coronavirus: Nick Kyrgios offers to help struggling Australians

Peter Thompson

Coronavirus: Nick Kyrgios offers to help struggling Australians image

Nick Kyrgios has vowed to help anyone who has fallen on hard times due to the coronavirus crisis by delivering food to their doorstep.

Australian world number 40 Kyrgios on Monday took to Instagram to offer his support for those struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

He wrote: "If ANYONE is not working/not getting an income and runs out of food, or times are just tough...please don't go to sleep with an empty stomach.

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"Don't be afraid or embarrassed to send me a private message. I will be more than happy to share what I have. Even just for a box of noodles, a load of bread or milk.

"I will drop it off at your doorstep, no questions asked."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Unemployment is expected to soar in Australia following as a result of such unprecedented times, with businesses forced to close.

Kyrgios has long been painted as the villain in Aussie tennis, often finding himself in the headlines for the wrong reasons, though his image has seen a significant turnaround in recent times.

On top of his gutsy on-court efforts in the ATP Cup and the Australian Open, he helped lead the charge of Australian athletes pledging support to victims of the bushfires over summer.

The big-serving Canberra committed to donating $200 per ace he hit over the summer, as well as playing a key role in the Rally for Relief fundraiser.

Peter Thompson