Professional tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been dating his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi since December 2021.
The athlete, known for his dramatic antics on the court, is one of the stars of the Netflix documentary series about tennis, Breakpointwhich documents his 2022 tennis season and includes a look at the early days of his relationship with Hatzi.
During the confession, Hatzi, who is a social media influencer, admitted that she was not a tennis fan before she met Kyrgios. “I’ve never watched a tennis match in my life, so yeah, this is all new to me,” she said, before defending her boyfriend’s reputation as a “bad boy”. – He is not as crazy as everyone thinks.
So who is Nick Kyrgios’ girlfriend? Here’s everything you need to know about Costeen Hatza and her relationship with the tennis player.
He lives in Australia
Costeen Hatzi’s Instagram
Hatzi lives in Sydney, Australia with Kyrgios. In May 2021, she graduated from the Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. “I have no idea how we got through it, but we did – Here’s to the next chapter,” she wrote on Instagram at the time.
In 2022, she and Kyrgios moved into an apartment together in Sydney. Hatzi often posts videos of their living space — including their renovations and interior decorating.
He says meeting Kyrgios was love at first sight
Instagram Costeen Hatzi
In a January 2023 ESPN profile of Kyrgios, Hatzi recounted how the two first met: In late 2021, Hatzi was selling a mirror on Instagram, and Kyrgios reached out while looking for one to buy. They started dating soon after he showed up at her door to buy a mirror, and Hatzi told the outlet it was love at first sight.
Despite Hatzi’s limited knowledge of tennis, Kyrgios’ manager Daniel Horsfall told ESPN that her presence on the tour has had a positive effect on his game.
“I’ve seen him in previous relationships and they may have taken him in a different direction,” Duguid said. “[Hatzi] she lifts him up and gives him motivation and inspiration, and she’s just a great partner.”
The tennis pro also praised Hatzi’s support, telling reporters at the Citi Open in Washington, DC that “just being at peace” with life helps his game. “You know, I’m lucky enough to be in a really healthy, loving relationship, she’s supportive and we just have fun,” Kyrgios said of his girlfriend.
It became the official Instagram with Kyrgios in 2022
Costeen Hatzi’s Instagram
Hatzi and Kyrgios were linked in late 2021, but the two waited until January 2, 2022 to make it official on Instagram – doing so in a selfie with the caption “Not a bad way to start 2022.” Two days after that, she posted a huge bouquet of roses and tagged Kyrgios in the photo.
Less than a year later, Hatzi celebrated the couple’s anniversary with a sweet gift. “One year with my man 🫶🏽 Best year of my life. I love you✨💛,” she captioned a photo of her and Kyrgios in December. The tennis player followed up with his post, writing “a year since we met and everything got better ✨,” next to a series of photos of Hatzi.
She supports Kyrgios’ career
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Hatzi travels frequently to support Kyrgios in his matches and documents those trips on Instagram. When he won the Australian doubles title, she posted a video of them kissing on the court, with the caption: “I love you so much and I’m extremely proud of you. What an achievement, no one deserves more than you.”
Before Kyrgios competed in the 2022 Wimbledon final — after receiving a bye from the final round — Hatzi posted a tribute on Instagram, captioning the post, “Big day. Words can’t explain how proud I am of you. You have so much support is and you never fail to show how talented, fun and resilient you are. The Wimbledon final is a huge achievement in itself. Your hard work and dedication is paying off. I’m so happy to be on this journey with you 🤍 Let’s do it!!!!!! ”
Kyrgios eventually lost that final to Novak Djokovic, but not without some characteristic Kyrgios drama; at one point he complained to officials about unruly fans, even accusing one of “going crazy drunk.”
She inspired him to return to the French Open
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After declaring the French Open the “worst Grand Slam” in 2021 after years of criticizing it, Kyrgios announced in December 2022 that he would play Roland-Garros in 2023 after a six-year absence. His thinking? “My girlfriend wants to meet Paris,” he told reporters at the Diriyah Tennis Cup, reports Euro Sport.
While Kyrgios admitted he would “prefer to stay at home”, he said Hatzi’s desire to travel to the city inspired him to play in the tournament – and win.
“I know I can get great results on clay,” he said. “I beat Roger [Federer], [Stan] Wawrinka, I played the final in Estoril… My girlfriend wants to get to know the city so I’ll have to go this year.”
She and Kyrgios fueled engagement rumors
Costeen Hatzi’s Instagram
Kyrgios and Hatzi have fueled engagement rumors on several occasions with their social media posts. On his birthday in April 2021, Kyrgios posted an Instagram story of the couple with a ring emoji, according to New York Post.
A month later, Kyrgios refused to comment on the speculation, telling a reporter he would “like to keep it private” when asked if the pair were engaged. He said though The Daily Telegraph that same month when Hatzi was “the one”.
“She’s definitely the one, I’m in love with her and she’s an amazing person and an amazing support for me,” he said, according to Daily mail. “She’s literally my best friend. We go through ups and downs together, but I love her to bits.”
In January 2023, the couple reignited rumors after Hatzi shared a photo of herself attending the wedding, to which Kyrgios commented: “Our wedding soon.”
During a Q&A on Instagram, Kyrgios also hinted that the couple are hoping to start a family. When a fan asked him about his “ultimate goal,” he responded with a video of him and Hatzi. “I want a beautiful relationship with this. A big family. A successful tennis career that can take care of my family and give my kids opportunity and freedom. Ultimately, to inspire millions of kids to believe,” he wrote, via ESPN.
On April 20, 2023, Hatzi appeared on an Australian talk show Morning show, where she denied engagement rumors. “I mean, if it happens, it happens, if it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen,” she said of the potential proposal. “I just go with the flow and we’re happy and healthy and, yeah, that’s all that matters.”
She says Kyrgios ‘isn’t as crazy as everyone thinks’
Kyrgios is well known for his infamous behavior on court, having previously hit the headlines after spitting at a fan at Wimbledon and smashing his racket during the Australian Open, among other offences.
Hatzi spoke about Kyrgios’ behavior on the court Breakpointtelling the cameras that Kyrgios is “not as crazy as everyone thinks”.
However, the series did not address the common assault charge Kyrgios is facing, stemming from an alleged incident with an ex-girlfriend in 2021.
After the allegations came to light in July 2022 during Wimbledon, Kyrgios told reporters he was finding it difficult to “focus”, although he declined to comment further. “Obviously I have a lot of thoughts, a lot of things that I want to say, kind of on my end about it. Obviously, I’ve been advised by my lawyers that I can’t say anything at this point,” he said, according to Guard.
On 3 February 2023, Kyrgios went to court in Australia and pleaded guilty to assaulting former Chiara Passari. However, Judge Beth Campbell decided not to record a guilty verdict, stating that the tennis star had no criminal record and that the incident was not premeditated.
“I respect today’s verdict and am grateful to the court for dismissing the charges without conviction,” Kyrgios later wrote on Instagram. “I was not in a good place when it happened and I reacted to a difficult situation in a way that I deeply regret.”
She runs her own business
In 2023, Hatzi launched Style Studio, which offers luxury clothing rentals.
“Girls today only wear a dress once, especially if you’re going to an event,” she said during an interview on an Australian talk show. “It’s good. It suits everyone.”
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