The 21-year-old has endured several on-court controversies of late, leading many of the Australian tennis fraternity to denounce him.

And it seems this perceived lack of support is weighing on his mind.

“I think the Canadians support their athletes a little better than the Australians do,” Kyrgios said.

When asked if he wanted to expand on that, Kyrgios said: “I think it speaks for itself.”

Kyrgios has long been lauded as a potential future No.1 but has been criticised for his attitude.