NICK KYRGIOS has sparked controversy by posing for pictures with Aussie rapper Ay Huncho.
Huncho, real name Ali Younes, was bailed for AU$1.8million (£860k) following charges of alleged kidnapping and assault.
The rapper is said to have ties with the Alameddine crime syndicate.
Ay Huncho has been accused of being part of a group that lured a man to a drug house before “ambushing” them.
The man was said to have been forced into the property’s garage before being left unconscious by an assault.
It was later heard in court that the victim did not co-operate with police, despite being left hospitalised with serious injuries.
Ay Huncho is alleged to have been heard laughing about the kidnapping in an audio tape.
There is nothing to suggest that Kyrgios has any ties to the Alameddine crime syndicate.
Per The Daily Telegraph AU, Kyrgios and Ay Huncho were pictured together on May 9 at Fiction nightclub in Canberra.
Kyrgios, 30, is claimed to have captioned the image: “Keep waiting on it @ayhuncho.”
The post has since been deleted.
As part of Ay Huncho’s bail conditions, he has been able to continue his tour of Australia.
He is set to perform in Adelaide on May 30.
Kyrgios, meanwhile, is looking to reignite his tennis career.
Having been plagued by a wrist injury, the former Wimbledon finalist has won just one tour match since October 2022.
Last year the Aussie worked at the All-England Club as a BBC pundit.
Kyrgios has not played since losing to Karen Khachanov in Miami two months ago.
The former world No13 is set to return to action at Roland Garros, playing alongside compatriot Jordan Thompson in the doubles event.
Earlier this year, Kyrgios split with long-term girlfriend Costeen Hatzi.
Having broken up with Kyrgios following four years together, Costeen said: “We haven’t spoken. Relationships sometimes end, and I believe it’s for the best.”
Off the court, Kyrgios has built up his “Good Trouble” podcast.
The tennis star has confirmed that he will perform live at Wimbledon Theatre ahead of this year’s Championships.
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