Nick Kyrgios revealed he used to "despise" Rafael Nadal but then became emotional when watching the Spaniard's farewell and knowing that it was last the tournament of his career.

Nick Kyrgios, who is due to return to the court in January, recently discussed his heated feelings toward Rafael Nadal following the Spaniard’s recent retirement.

Nick Kyrgios has brutally confessed that he always “hated and despised” Rafael Nadal during his playing days. The Australian famously had his breakthrough as a teenage wildcard at Wimbledon 10 years ago when he beat Nadal.