After losing the opening set to Brandon Nakashima on Centre Court due to a sluggish start, Nick Kyrgios called in a doctor and a physiotherapist.
The game’s favorite, Kyrgios, dropped the opening set, 6-4, but is presently up 4-3 in the second. After constantly rubbing his right arm, he was examined by medical personnel and given some medications.
The 27-year-old has so far maintained his composure, but when he complained about a spot of worn-out grass behind the baseline, some people took notice.
Before today’s match, Wimbledon management was charged with allowing Kyrgios to continue his “disrespectful” actions because it is “entertaining” for spectators.
Mats Wilander, a seven-time Grand Slam winner, said the ridiculous behavior that occurred during the Australian’s 6-7, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 victory over fellow troublemaker Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday was awful for sport.
“Is it enjoyable? Yes. Is it deferential? Wilander said to Eurosport, “No. Is the tennis sometimes really good? Unbelievable considering how talented both players are. Kyrgios is also very talented.
It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Since this isn’t what I think we want to promote in tennis, I’m not sure I want to see something like happen again. We do not wish to advertise it as entertainment.
We want to market it as uplifting and instructive, but perhaps people want to see this. To be honest, I’m not sure if I like what’s happening very much.
Kyrgios was fined £3,300 for using foul language during the match on Saturday, while Tsitsipas was ordered to pay £8,260 for rashly smashing the ball twice—once into the crowd and again into the backboard.
At one point during the match, Kyrgios yelled aggressively for the umpire to dismiss Tsitsipas for the first offense and he refused to play.
Are you sure that’s a default? He merely swung the ball at the mob. Are you naive? Dumusois overheard Kyrgios informing him.
So, if you throw a ball into the crowd and strike someone, you won’t be penalized? Give me all of the managers. I’m not going to play until we figure it out.
After the match, Tsitsipas referred to his opponent as a “bully,” while Kyrgios told reporters his behavior was not upsetting any of the other athletes, saying: “I’m good in the locker room.”
I have a lot of pals, just so you know. I rank among the most popular people.
Wimbledon officials are at a loss as to how to deal with Kyrgios, who was also fined £8,200 for spitting in the direction of a spectator during his match against Britain’s Paul Jubb in the first round. They want to crack down on his behavior but still recognize his potential to generate large crowds.
Throughout the tournament, Kyrgios’s matches have drawn large crowds, and millions of people have watched him on television.
At 1:30 pm, he squares up against Nakashima in the opening match on Center Court.
The 27-year-old was spotted yesterday engaging in PDA with his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi, 22, as they took a break from a workout.
An aspiring influencer and Central St Martins alumnus named Hatzi made public his relationship with Kyrgios in December.