Australia’s rising tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed he doesn’t abstain from sex before big games.

“I don’t abide by that rule,” Kyrgios, 20, said in an interview with GQ magazine. “I don’t abide by that at all.”

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“You fly around the world doing what you love and that’s play tennis. And if you’re good enough, some of the top players have a lot of girls as well.”

Krygios is Australia’s highest ranked male tennis player and is competing at the French Open this week.

Known for his flashy attire and abrasive on-court antics as well as his tennis skill, the star was last linked to Belarusian player Victoria Azarenka last September.

When Azarenka, a former world number one, split with with ex-boyfriend DJ Redfoo, she was spotted flirting with Kyrgios on social media.

“@vika7: How can I learn to serve as big as u @NickKyrgios ??? #NKAO2015” Private lessons of course!!

— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) January 24, 2015

Kyrgios, however, insisted the pair weren’t an item, saying he was cautious because the tour is a gossip-filled place.

“I won’t say any (names), but mate, a lot goes on. What happens on tour gets around fast, so you have to be careful,” Kyrgios told the magazine.

“That’s why I don’t mess with any tennis chicks.”

The Canberra-born player refused to apologise for being outspoken, saying he felt confident speaking his mind.

“I say what I think. People are so conscious of saying the right thing in front of the media that they hid how they truly feel.

“If I don’t agree with something, or think there’s a chance to say something funny, then I’m gonna say it.”