Superstar Olympic swimmer James Magnussen throws his support powering ‘arrogant’ Nick Kyrgios

Previous Olympic swimmer James Magnussen is a admirer of polarising Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios, stating his ‘arrogant’ on-court demeanour should be commonly celebrated.

Magnussen, 31, who gained a silver medal in the 100m freestyle at the 2012 London Games – losing by .01 of a next to American Nathan Adrian – said self-perception is a must for elite athletes to are living up to their prospective.

‘Belief and self-assurance which is bordering on conceitedness is the big difference amongst a run-of-the-mill athlete and a entire world-class athlete,’ Magnussen stated on SEN 1170 Breakfast.

‘I know myself I had to manufacture it, I wasn’t an overly self-confident human being.

‘You need that swagger and bravado…to be the very best in the earth, you have to consider you are the ideal in the world.’

Magnussen himself was a divisive determine at the peak of his powers, with some fellow Aussie swimmers labelling his carry out ‘out of control’ at the London Video games.

Former Olympic swimmer James Magnussen is a big admirer of polarising Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios, stating his ‘arrogant’ on-court docket manner ought to be widely celebrated

Kyrgios, 27, will enjoy in his initial profession grand slam ultimate on Sunday at Wimbledon (pictured)

When he dropped to US star Adrian in the pool, a number of Magnussen’s teammates reportedly celebrated his defeat at the time.

Now an emerging talent on breakfast radio, Magnussen pointed to the likes of US  basketballers Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Michael Jordan not missing self-confidence.

He also thinks Australia is a ‘tall poppy society’ who never commonly rejoice outspoken athletes.

Kyrgios, 27, will play his very first grand slam ultimate on Sunday against prime seed Novak Djokovic or local hope Cameron Norrie following Spanish star Rafael Nadal sensationally withdrew from their Wimbledon semi-last due to an belly strain.

‘Unfortunately as you can visualize I am below since I have to pull out from the tournament,’ Nadal claimed at a press conference.

‘As absolutely everyone noticed, I have been suffering with a agony in the abdominal and a little something was not Alright there. That is confirmed, I have a tear in the muscle mass.

Kyrgios will possibly play top rated seed Novak Djokovic or local hope Cameron Norrie in the closing on Sunday 

‘It is quite challenging circumstances but it is noticeable if I retain going, the injury will be worse and even worse.

‘I make the final decision because I never feel I can win two matches below the circumstances. It is not only I won’t be able to provide at the proper pace, it is I won’t be able to do the standard movement to provide.

‘After that to think about myself profitable two matches, and for regard for myself in some way, I never want to go out there and not be aggressive adequate to perform at the amount I want to enjoy to obtain my goals.’

Pursuing the bombshell information, the Canberra elevated entertainer posted on social media: ‘Different gamers, distinctive personalities,’ Kyrgios stated.

‘Rafael Nadal I hope your restoration goes perfectly and we all hope to see you healthful before long. Till following time.’

Earlier in the tournament at the All England Club, Kyrgios captivated world headlines when he spat in the path of an abusive supporter following his initially round gain around Paul Jubb. He also referred to as a line judge a ‘snitch’. 

And this 7 days, the Aussie has been summoned to go to court docket future thirty day period in Canberra, the place information will be laid out relating to a cost of prevalent assault.

Kyrgios has been accused of domestic abuse by previous girlfriend Chiara Passari with the alleged incident reported to have taken area in December very last calendar year, according to the Canberra Instances. 

Sunday’s closing is owing to commence at 11pm (AEST).