Kyrgios finds purpose in helping underprivileged children


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 09 Oct 2017

FILE PHOTO - Tennis - China Open - Men's Singles Semifinals - Beijing, China - October 7, 2017 - Nick Kyrgios of Australia in action against Alexander Zverev of Germany. REUTERS/Jason Lee

(Reuters) - Firebrand Australian Nick Kyrgios believes he has found his life's purpose in helping underprivileged children and he is planning to set up a facility for them in Melbourne.

The 22-year-old world number 21 said interacting with a young cancer patient at the Australian Open had opened his eyes.

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