Nick Kyrgios is facing backlash from tennis fans for bragging about his protected ranking and ability to easily procure wildcards into tournaments, while potentially facing an exit from the ATP top 100 after his withdrawal from the 2023 Canadian Open.Kyrgios underwent knee surgery in January to treat a tear in his lateral meniscus, which forced his withdrawal from the Australian Open. Despite making a brief return to the tour in June, the 28-year-old pulled out of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships due to a wrist injury.Subsequently, the Australian had to forgo his title defense at the Citi Open. He has since also pulled out of the Canadian Open, a tournament where he reached the quarterfinals last year.Kyrgios' prolonged absence from the tour withdrawal will see his ranking likely plummet, setting him up to drop out of the ATP top 100. The Australian's critics celebrated the news of his potential downfall on social media.The 28-year-old did not take the criticism lying down, asserting that he enjoys the privilege of a protected ranking and could easily secure a wildcard entry into any tournament on the tour."Protected ranking of 21 and will be able to get wildcards whenever I please. Good try tho," Nick Kyrgios tweeted.Nicholas Kyrgios@NickKyrgios@BarclayCard18 Protected ranking of 21 and will be able to get wildcards whenever I please. Good try tho. 121820@BarclayCard18 Protected ranking of 21 and will be able to get wildcards whenever I please. Good try tho. 😂He also bragged about his ability to fill stadiums worldwide."That's what happens when you pack out crowds everywhere in the world my boy. That includes you live streaming it with your hands down your pants," he commented further.Nicholas Kyrgios@NickKyrgios@BarclayCard18 That’s what happens when you pack out crowds everywhere in the world my boy. That includes you live streaming it with your hands down your pants 3308@BarclayCard18 That’s what happens when you pack out crowds everywhere in the world my boy. That includes you live streaming it with your hands down your pants 👀😂😴Nick Kyrgios' comments sparked criticism from tennis fans. A fan expressed their hope that tournaments would witness the Australian's apparent "entitlement" and refrain from awarding him any wildcards."Please I hope tournaments see this and not give wildcards for this level of entitlement," a fan commented.Krista@BwehRublevPlease I hope tournaments see this and not give wildcards for this level of entitlement 🙃. twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…26Please I hope tournaments see this and not give wildcards for this level of entitlement 🙃. twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…Another fan pointed out that Kyrgios' brags about attracting viewers were contradicted by Novak Djokovic's Wimbledon 2023 clashes against Carlos Alcaraz and Matteo Berrettini garnering higher viewership than the Australian's match against the Serb in last year's final."More people tuned in to watch Berrettini vs Djokovic in 2021 and far more tuned into Alcaraz vs Djokovic in 2023 than they did for your Wimbledon final btw," another fan posted.Jethro@Jethro_sbMore people tuned in to watch Berrettini vs Djokovic in 2021 and far more tuned into Alcaraz vs Djokovic in 2023 than they did for your Wimbledon final btw twitter.com/NickKyrgios/st…341More people tuned in to watch Berrettini vs Djokovic in 2021 and far more tuned into Alcaraz vs Djokovic in 2023 than they did for your Wimbledon final btw twitter.com/NickKyrgios/st…Here are a few more fan reactions:Owen@tennisnationThis level of narcissism is just very, very weird. twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…27612This level of narcissism is just very, very weird. twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…My GOAT is RF@girlsfaningTaking wildcards away from other deserving and hardworking players is not the flex you think it is. Besides, you ain't entertaining, you're just a bully. twitter.com/NickKyrgios/st…12Taking wildcards away from other deserving and hardworking players is not the flex you think it is. Besides, you ain't entertaining, you're just a bully. twitter.com/NickKyrgios/st…Mihai C.@coChioru@NickKyrgios @BarclayCard18 Hurts not being loved as the big boys? 🥹 Well, the big boys were achieving stuff while you were taking your hands outta your pants and pushing women around like a good lad. So maybe put your hand back there where it's comfortable for you and let us know when you win a tournament12@NickKyrgios @BarclayCard18 Hurts not being loved as the big boys? 🥹 Well, the big boys were achieving stuff while you were taking your hands outta your pants and pushing women around like a good lad. So maybe put your hand back there where it's comfortable for you and let us know when you win a tournamentanimo🤍@wtaflopspls he thinks the world revolves around him twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…6pls he thinks the world revolves around him twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…TennisAlt@tennisalt@NickKyrgios @BarclayCard18 @CosteenH I hope you’re doing ok dating such a narcissist8@NickKyrgios @BarclayCard18 @CosteenH I hope you’re doing ok dating such a narcissistKC@Mr_Ramakantt@NickKyrgios @BarclayCard18 Noone cares about you or your brand of tennis mate. Haven't won a title above 500 and blud thinks he fills stadium around the world 10@NickKyrgios @BarclayCard18 Noone cares about you or your brand of tennis mate. Haven't won a title above 500 and blud thinks he fills stadium around the world 😭Juice🧃- delusional lunatic@Jakes__JuiceYou are a pathetic, pathetic coward. You are so afraid of being exposed for your actual talent level, you never give 100%. At the end of the day it's easier for you to sit back and tell yourself you could be world #1 if you really tried, than it is to face the cold reality. twitter.com/NickKyrgios/st…3You are a pathetic, pathetic coward. You are so afraid of being exposed for your actual talent level, you never give 100%. At the end of the day it's easier for you to sit back and tell yourself you could be world #1 if you really tried, than it is to face the cold reality. twitter.com/NickKyrgios/st…zuzi ˚*@luvmywolfsur a very very weird and disgusting person on top of ur delusions twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…3ur a very very weird and disgusting person on top of ur delusions twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…the catalans got you your 3 trophies 💀🤡 bowdown@mesquebarcelonaLmfao he really thinks he’s part for the big boys 🤡 you ain’t fed nadal or djokovic mate give it a rest. twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…1Lmfao he really thinks he’s part for the big boys 💀🤡 you ain’t fed nadal or djokovic mate give it a rest. twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…"Last time we are doing the distance" - Nick Kyrgios on being away from girlfriend Costeen HatziNick Kyrgios with his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi at Wimbledon 2023Nick Kyrgios has been in a relationship with Costeen Hatzi since 2021. She is a social media influencer and interior designer who is frequently seen accompanying the Australian to his matches.During a recent Q&A session with fans on social media, Kyrgios was asked why he hadn't been spotted with Hatzi recently. In response, the Australian divulged that she had been vacationing with her family in Greece and that they would be seeing each other soon."She went to Greece with her family. I had a lot of work to do in the last couple of weeks...so we are meeting each other soon! Last time we are doing the distance, trust me haha," Nick Kyrgios responded.He also opened up about his favorite thing about Hatzi, expressing his appreciation for her constant support.