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Professional tennis playerNick Kyrgioshas been dating his girlfriend, Costeen Hatzi, since December 2021.
The athlete, known for his dramaticon-court antics, is one of the stars of Netflix’s tennis docuseries,Break Point, which documents his 2022 tennis season and includes a look at the early days of his relationship with Hatzi.
During a confessional, Hatzi, who is a social media influencer, admitted she wasn’t a tennis fan before meeting Kyrgios. “I never really watched a tennis game in my life, so yeah, this is all new for me,” she said before defending her boyfriend’s “bad boy” reputation. “He’s not as crazy as everyone thinks.”
So, who is Nick Kyrgios' girlfriend? Here’s everything to know about Costeen Hatzi and her relationship with the tennis player.
She lives in Australia
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Hatzi lives in Sydney, Australia with Kyrgios. She graduated in May 2021 from Australian Catholic University with a bachelor of psychological sciences. “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 frequently posts videos of their living space — including their renovations and interior decorations.
She says meeting Kyrgios was love at first sight
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In a January 2023ESPN profileof 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 purchase. They began dating soon after he showed up at her door to buy the 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 tour had a positive impact on his game.
“I’ve seen him in previous relationships, and they perhaps were taking him in the other direction,” Duguid said. “[Hatzi] lifts him up and gives him motivation and inspiration, and she’s just a great partner to him.”
The tennis pro has also praised Hatzi’s support, telling reporters at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C. that “just being at peace” with life helps his game. “You know, I’m fortunate enough to be in a really healthy relationship that’s loving, she’s supports me, and we just have fun,” Kyrgios said of his girlfriend.
She went Instagram official with Kyrgios in 2022
Hatzi and Kyrgios were linked in late 2021, but the two waited until Jan. 2, 2022, to make it Instagram official — doing so in a selfiecaptioned, “Not a bad way to start 2022.” Two days after, she posted a massive bouquet of roses and tagged Kyrgios in the photo.
Less than a year later, Hatzi celebrated the couple’s one-year anniversary with a sweet tribute. “One year with my human 🫶🏽 The best year of my life. I love you✨💛,” she captioned a photo of her and Kyrgios in December. The tennis player followed up with a post of his own, writing, “a year since we met and everything became better ✨,” next to a series ofphotosof Hatzi.
She’s supportive of Kyrgios' career
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Hatzi often travels to support Kyrgios at 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,captioningit, “I love you so much & I am extremely proud of you. What an achievement, there’s no one else more deserving than you.”
Kyrgios ultimatelylost that finaltoNovak Djokovic, but not without some characteristic Kyrgios drama; at one point he complained to the officials about the rowdy fans, even accusing one of being “drunk out of her mind.”
She inspired him to return to the French Open
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After branding the French Open the “worst Grand Slam” in 2021 after criticizing it for years, Kyrgios announced in December 2022 that he will play Roland-Garros in 2023 after a six-year absence. His reasoning? “My girlfriend wants to know Paris,” he told reporters at the Diriyah Tennis Cup, perEuro Sport.
While Kyrgios admitted he “would have preferred 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 do great results on clay,” he said. “I beat Roger [Federer], [Stan] Wawrinka, I played a final in Estoril … My girl wants to get to know the city so I will have to go this year.”
She and Kyrgios sparked engagement rumors
Kyrgios and Hatzi have fueled engagement rumors with their social media posts on a number of occasions. On his birthday in April 2021, Kyrgios posted an Instagram story of the couple with a ring emoji, per theNew York Post.
One month later, Kyrgios declined to comment on the speculation, telling an interviewer he’d like to “keep that quite private” when asked if the couple was engaged. He did, however, tellThe Daily Telegraphthat same month that Hatzi was “the one.”
“She is definitely the one, I am in love with her and she is an amazing person and an amazing support for me,” he said, per theDaily Mail. “She is my best friend literally. We go through ups and downs together but I love her to bits.”
In January 2023, the couple sparked rumors again after Hatzi shared aphotoof her attending a wedding, on which Kyrgios commented, “Our wedding soon.”
On April 20, 2023, Hatziappeared on the Australian talk showThe Morning Show, where she denied engagement rumors. “I mean, if it happens, it happens, if it doesn’t, it doesn’t,” she said of a potential proposal. “I’m just going with the flow and we’re happy and healthy and, yeah, that’s all that matters.”
She says Kyrgios is “not as crazy as everyone thinks”
Kyrgios is well-known for his infamous on-court behavior, previously making headlines afterspitting on a fan at Wimbledonandsmashing his racketduring the Australian Open, among other transgressions.
Hatzi spoke about Kyrgios' on-court behavior inBreak Point, telling the cameras Kyrgios is “not as crazy as everyone thinks.”
However, the series did not address the charge of common assault Kyrgios is facing, stemming from an alleged incident with a former girlfriend in 2021.
On Feb. 3, 2023, Kyrgios went to court in Australia andplead guilty to assaulting ex-Chiara Passari. However, Magistrate Beth Campbell chose not to record a conviction, stating that the tennis star had no criminal record and that the incident was not premeditated.
“I respect today’s ruling and I’m grateful to the court for dismissing the charges without conviction,” Kyrgios later wrote on Instagram. “I was not in a good place when this happened and I reacted to a difficult situation in a way I deeply regret.”
She runs her own business
In 2023, Hatzi launchedStyle Studio, which offers luxury clothing items for rent.
“Girls nowadays only wear a dress once, especially if you’re going to an event,” she said during an interview on anAustralian talk show. “It’s good. It works for everyone.”
source: people.com
