Nick Kyrgios returns the ball to Australia's John Millman during their men's singles match at the 2017 U.S. Open on Aug. 30.
A POST-LOSS news conference with Nick Kyrgios often feels more like a therapy session Jaquiski Tartt 49ers Jersey , and Wednesday at the US Open was no exception.


There was a lot to unpack afterward.


The 14th-seeded Kyrgios lamented the injured right shoulder that limited his effectiveness from the third set on during a 3-6, 6-1, 4-6 Arik Armstead 49ers Jersey , 1-6 exit against another Australian, 235th-ranked John Millman. Kyrgios called the series of health issues that have hampered him all year “diabolical.” He stated that he doesn’t care enough about working hard and, therefore DeForest Buckner 49ers Jersey , his coach should find someone else to work with.


And he closed by covering his face while saying, “I keep letting people down.”


Kyrgios is a supremely talented and temperamental 22-year-old who has reached two Grand Slam quarterfinals and just this month beat 15-time major champion Rafael Nadal en route to the final of the Cincinnati Masters. He is also someone who gets in trouble for his on-court actions, such as lobbing insults at his opponent or being accused of not giving his best effort.


When Kyrgios was asked on Wednesday whether he plans to continue being coached by former French player Sebastien Grosjean Ahkello Witherspoon 49ers Jersey , the reply was rather startling — or rather, would have been, coming from any other professional athlete.


“I don’t know Solomon Thomas 49ers Jersey , honestly. I’m not good enough for him,” Kyrgios responded. “You know, he’s very dedicated. He’s an unbelievable coach. You know Richard Sherman 49ers Jersey , he probably deserves a player that is probably more dedicated to the game than I am. He deserves a better athlete than me.”


When a reporter returned to that topic, asking Kyrgios to explain