In the whirlwind world of tennis and tabloids, Nick Kyrgios, the Australian firebrand known as much for his explosive backhands as his off-court antics, has once again found himself at the center of a storm. This time, it’s not a racket-smashing outburst or a fiery press conference that’s grabbed headlines, but a swirl of breakup rumors with his long-time girlfriend, Costeen Hatzi. The speculation erupted over the weekend of March 29, 2025, fueled by cryptic social media moves that had fans dissecting every post and emoji. Yet, true to form, Kyrgios didn’t let the chatter fester in silence. With a succinct, two-word clapback—“Still Here”—he shut down the gossip mill, delivering a defiant message that’s as much about his relationship as it is about his knack for keeping the spotlight firmly on him.
The saga kicked off when eagle-eyed followers noticed subtle shifts on the couple’s Instagram profiles. Where once their bios proudly displayed each other’s initials—a digital badge of their bond—those letters vanished, replaced by an unsettling blankness. Then came Hatzi’s TikTok bombshell: a video alongside friend Golda Mansour, lip-syncing to a viral audio clip from a series about unraveling a disastrous marriage. “Part 37, Who The F— Did I Marry? So at this point in time I have filed for divorce,” she mouthed, captioning it, “You don’t see your friend in a while, and you have to update her on your chaotic life.” For a fanbase already on edge, it was kerosene on a spark. Whispers of a split grew louder, with some pointing to Kyrgios’s heart-eyes emoji in the comments as a puzzling footnote—affection or irony? The tennis star, meanwhile, stayed mum until his Instagram Stories lit up with that terse, two-word rebuttal, a virtual mic drop that screamed resilience.
Kyrgios and Hatzi’s romance has been a public affair since it blossomed in 2021, a love story born from what Hatzi once called “love at first sight” during a chance encounter. Back then, she was no tennis aficionado, but she quickly became a fixture in Kyrgios’s world, moving into a Sydney apartment with him in 2022. Their life together—renovations, cozy selfies, and courtside support—unfolded across social media, a modern fairy tale for the digital age. Hatzi’s presence even earned praise from Kyrgios’s inner circle, with his manager once noting how she “lifts him up and gives him motivation,” a stabilizing force for a player whose career has danced between brilliance and chaos. Kyrgios himself has credited her, telling reporters during a tournament that “being at peace” with her fuels his game. “I’m fortunate enough to be in a really healthy relationship that’s loving, she supports me, and we just have fun,” he said, a rare glimpse of softness from a man often cast as the sport’s bad boy.
But 2025 has tested that harmony. Kyrgios’s return to the court after a nearly two-year injury hiatus—knee surgery, a torn wrist ligament—has been a rocky road. A first-round win at the Miami Open on March 19 marked his first singles victory since 2022, a gritty 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 triumph over Mackenzie McDonald. Yet, the high was fleeting; a second-round loss to Karen Khachanov days later sent him packing. Off the court, the rumor mill churned harder as he and Hatzi returned to Australia, their social media activity dissected for clues. Had the strain of his comeback—physical, emotional—cracked their foundation? Or was this just another chapter in Kyrgios’s knack for stirring the pot?
The “Still Here” response suggests the latter. It’s vintage Kyrgios—short, sharp, and dripping with defiance, a reminder that he thrives in the chaos, whether it’s a tiebreak or a tabloid frenzy. Fans are split: some see it as proof of an unshaken bond, others as a cryptic dodge, especially with Hatzi’s silence since the TikTok post. Neither has offered more, leaving the tennis world to speculate as Kyrgios gears up for what’s next—potentially the clay season, though his schedule remains unconfirmed. His doubles run with Novak Djokovic in Brisbane and a planned Australian Open encore with Thanasi Kokkinakis hint at a man still hungry to compete, injuries be damned.
At 29, Kyrgios is no stranger to scrutiny—his career a tapestry of Grand Slam near-misses, on-court tirades, and personal pivots. Hatzi’s been his anchor through it all, from Wimbledon finals to wrist surgeries. If the rumors are just noise, his two-word retort is a flex of their staying power. If there’s truth beneath the smoke, it’s a bold front from a player who’s never backed down from a fight. Either way, as the tennis circus rolls on, Kyrgios remains its ringmaster—unpredictable, unapologetic, and, for now, “Still Here.”
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