Nick Kyrgios tattoo: What is the background behind each of the Australian tennis star’s tattoos?

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Here’s everything you need to know about the tattoos of Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis player, proudly unveiled a massive tattoo on his full back featuring various Pokémon characters, showcasing his deep affection for the Japanese anime series.

Initially, he shared a picture of the tattoo, outlining several characters, and later it was finished with intricate shading. Kyrgios has been an avid enthusiast of Pokémon for quite some time, and back in 2016, he openly admitted to indulging in the Pokémon Go mobile app during his free moments at the Rogers Cup in Canada.

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Nick Kyrgios’ tattoo

The Canberra-born athlete, Nick Kyrgios, visited the well-known Ganga Studio in Los Angeles to get his impressive tattoo, where a team of four artists diligently worked on the design. He expressed his appreciation for their hard work, mentioning that the full outlines were completed within just an hour. Kyrgios shared additional pictures, documenting the process of shading the tattoo to its final form.

Regarding his tennis career, Kyrgios had to withdraw from the Wimbledon Championships this year unexpectedly, following his earlier withdrawal from the Australian Open. Currently, he was scheduled to participate in the Ultimate Tennis Showdown in Los Angeles, but he had to back out due to an ongoing wrist injury. To ensure proper healing, he decided to take additional time off before making a return to the court.

How many other tattoos does Nick Kyrgios have?

Nick Kyrgios is very fond of tattoos and he has been inked multiple times over the years. Let us take a detailed look at his other tattoos.

Sleeve Tattoos: Nick Kyrgios has extensive tattoos on both his arms. On his right arm, he has a prominent sleeve tattoo that includes various designs and patterns. It features a mixture of geometric shapes, animals, and abstract elements.

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Chest Tattoo: Kyrgios has a large tattoo on his chest, which appears to be a combination of multiple elements, though specific details are not widely available.

“NK” Initials: On his right forearm, he has the initials “NK” tattooed, which, of course, stand for Nick Kyrgios.

Aboriginal Flag: Kyrgios shows his pride in his Australian heritage by having the Aboriginal Australian flag tattooed on his right forearm. This flag represents the indigenous people of Australia.b

Date Tattoo: On his right bicep, Nick has a tattoo with the numbers “7/7/95,” which is presumed to represent his birth date: July 7, 1995.

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