Nick Kyrgios: Tennis star skips tournament to play NBA game

    By Henry Young, CNN

    Updated 1330 GMT (2130 HKT) October 20, 2016

    His professionalism has been questioned by many but former world No. 1 Pat Rafter reckons his fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios has what it takes to reach the top of the world rankings.
    Photos: Kyrgios urged to see sports psychologist
    His professionalism has been questioned by many but former world No. 1 Pat Rafter reckons his fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios has what it takes to reach the top of the world rankings.
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    He made headlines in October when it emerged he will not be playing at the Rotterdam Open next February, instead taking time out to concentrate on his true passion -- basketball.
    Photos: Kyrgios urged to see sports psychologist
    He made headlines in October when it emerged he will not be playing at the Rotterdam Open next February, instead taking time out to concentrate on his true passion -- basketball.
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