Nicholas Hilmy Kyrgios is an Australian professional tennis player. Nicholas is known by a short name, Nick. As of now, he is known to have won six ATP titles and has reached nine ATP finals, including the 2017 Cincinnati Masters. Nick’s name can be often heard due to his behavior and attitude. He has also got some interesting body inks. Let us explore them.
1. Feather Tattoo
Tattoo: On his right forearm, Nick has got a feather inked.
Meaning: Feather tattoos are the symbol of freedom and independence. It is rather considered to be a powerful symbol of honor. More specifically, it denotes a connection between the owner, the Creator, and the bird from which the feather is taken. A feather tattoo also symbolizes trust, power, and wisdom.
2. ‘Inspire Others’ Tattoo
Tattoo: On the corner of his right hand, Nick has got a short phrase inked that says, ‘Inspire Others’.
Meaning: Nick said that the focus of every individual in life should be to become a good human and be the inspiration for everyone that follows you. Thus, this tattoo is a continuous reminder to work on this philosophy always.
3. Right Arm Tattoos
Tattoo: On his right arm, Nick has got a marvelous piece inked. It has the inscription GOAT, the portrait of NBA champion LeBron James on the outer side followed by the portrait of Kobe Bryant on the inner side of his forearm. Also, there is a pair of Jordon 1 inked.
Meaning: GOAT stands for (Greatest of all time). Nick got Kobe Bryant’s tattoo as a tribute to the NBA legend who along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, passed away in a plane crash on Jan. 26, 2020, in Southern California. He said that the way Kobe inspired every athlete was something that no other person can do. Nick got the tattoo done from Dave Chavez, paying the special tribute to Michael Jordon in the same tattoo.
“When I saw the image, I realised it was that. I wanted to tattoo something from Kobe [Bryant] after everything that happened,”
“I wore the Kobe jersey the day of his passing when I played at the Australian Open and that was a special moment for me,” Kyrgios said.
He posted a video revealing his tattoo saying
“Kobe and the king with me forever & some Jordan 1’s 💉 @dseeart
4. ‘Time is Running Out’ Tattoo
Tattoo: ‘Time is Running Out’ is inked on Nick’s right forearm.
5. Finger Tattoo
Tattoo: There is a small tattoo on his right index finger along with the number 74.
Meaning: The number 74 denotes the age of Nick’s grandmother when she expired in the year 2014. This was his special tribute to her. and the number “74” on his right middle finger.