Awkward! Nick Kyrgios claims Gordon Ramsay is the most famous celebrity in his contacts book… before legendary chef blanks his phone call
- Nick Kyrgios was awkwardly blanked by Gordon Ramsay
- The Aussie revealed Ramsay is the most famous name in his phonebook
- Kyrgios is set to return at the Stuttgart Open after an injury lay off
A sheepish Nick Kyrgios was blanked by Gordon Ramsay just moments after revealing the TV chef was the most famous contact in his phone.
During an interview with the ATP Tour, the Australian was asked to disclose the most famous name in his contacts book and a self-deprecating Kyrgios said he had Ramsay’s details after working together on a TV show.
‘I don’t know. I’ve got some tennis players in there, but I don’t know,’ he said.
‘Okay, Gordon Ramsay I guess. You know, we did a little TV show together, so it’s coming to Australia. So yeah, probably Gordon. He’s a good lad.’
When asked to FaceTime the Hell’s Kitchen star, Kyrgios was prepared for rejection and was unsurprised when Ramsay did not pick up.
Gordon Ramsay blanked Nick Kyrgios in an awkward moment for the tennis star
‘It’s FaceTiming. I don’t think he’s going to pick up though. I’m not even expecting him to pick up so it’s fine.
‘No, it’s not happening. He’s probably cooking lunch.’
Elsewhere, Kyrgios is finally returning to tennis after a long injury layoff, with the Aussie star lining up in the Stuttgart Open on Wednesday morning as he prepares for another Wimbledon tilt.
The 28-year-old, who is the eighth seed in the tournament, will go up against China’s Wu Yibing in Germany for what will be his first singles match since the Japan Open last October.
The tennis bad boy pulled out of the Australian Open to get surgery on a debilitating knee injury, and it has been a long road back for the outspoken star.
But after countless hours playing Pokemon and enjoying his Mum’s (Nil) cooking at the family home in Canberra, Kyrgios is finally ready to swing his racquet again as he prepares for another tilt at a Wimbledon title.
Kyrgios is set to return to action in Stuttgart after a five-month injury lay off
‘This year has been really tough for me, obviously recovering from knee surgery,’ Kyrgios told reporters ahead of his return to the court on Wednesday morning (AEST).
‘I’m coming back at a tournament (where) I’ve done really well in the past, played some amazing matches.
‘I’m super excited to be here again and to get out there and play.’
