Nick Kyrgios is known for his on-court outbursts but he may have finally pushed tennis spectators too far with his latest meltdown. The sportsman outraged fans across the globe for his shocking behaviour at an overseas competition, after he was seen spitting and swearing at a chair umpire at the game’s conclusion.
The 24-year-old faced off against Russia’s Karen Khachanov at the Cincinnati Masters in Ohio, USA, this week, going down 6-7, 7-6, 6-2. However, it was his on court antics that have again caused a stir as the star launched into multiple tirades throughout the tough match. In footage shared online, Kyrgios could be seen swearing at chair umpire Fergus Murphy after shaking hands with his opponent, clearly frustrated with the outcome on the day.
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“You’re a f***ing tool bro,” he said to the umpire as he walked off the court before appearing to spit in his direction.
That wasn’t the only angry outburst of the day though, with Kyrgios captured slamming two of his racquets to the ground earlier in the match. In the footage shared online, the young tennis player could be seen walking off the court after asking for a bathroom break, holding the racquets in his hand.
The cameras in the hallway then showed him throwing the racquets into the walls before he walked back on court with them bent and broken in his hands. Meanwhile, at another stage of the match, footage captured Kyrgios throwing a towel over the camera as he rested off court in between sets.
Nobody does a meltdown like Nick Kyrgios does a meltdown pic.twitter.com/bmi6iQi1DG
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 15, 2019
“Do not disturb,” the Association of Tennis Professionals commented on the video on Twitter along with a laughing emoji face.
While the post seemed to joke about Kyrgios’ behaviour, others weren’t too impressed with yet another tantrum from Kyrgios who has failed to impress Aussies over the past few months.
“He is doing what millions would love to do, but he does not appreciate it,” one person commented on Twitter. “All that talent wasted. If he controlled his emotions he would be ranked right up there. But not the way he is behaving.”
Do Not Disturb 🙅♂️😂
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— ATP Tour (@atptour) August 15, 2019
“Remove him from our sport, horrible influence,” another chimed in. While a third simply added: “He is a disgrace to the game.”
His latest fiery outburst comes just weeks after he was slammed for his bad boy behaviour at the Citi Open in Washington, with footage capturing him throwing a water bottle angrily at the umpire’s chair. Kyrgios was taking some time out, part way through his match against Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka when he turned to his left and threw the bottle with force.
The 24-year-old then tried to defend his actions claiming it was simply an accident. “It slipped out my hands!” he exclaimed.
Nick Kyrgios is up to his old tricks. #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/zrajWjiYuX
— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) August 2, 2019
The umpire shot back: “My chair! What are you… ” Before Kyrgios cut him off adding again: “Yeah, but it slipped out of my hand. I was trying to have a drink and it slipped out my hand.”
“Nick, the computer almost fell off,” the shocked umpire replied.
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