Nick Kyrgios has reignited his feud with Greek rival Stefanos Tsitsipas by clapping again at claims he acted like a “clown” throughout their fiery Wimbledon conflict final yr.
Tsitsipas was quoted by Greek information outlet Tromaktiko as saying it was Kyrgios “who broke” the duo’s previously pleasant relationship in latest instances.
Their friendship spiralled after their heated third-round Wimbledon match the place Kyrgios known as for Tsitsipas to be kicked out of the event.
“I didn’t do something,” Tsitsipas mentioned.
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“I used to be solely making an attempt to compete, whereas he was enjoying the clown. It additionally relies on how he wakes up every day.”
However on Sunday, Kyrgios laughed off Tsitsipas’ reminiscences of their notorious encounter, claiming he “taught a lesson” to his rival.
“Proper….. this the match he hit somebody within the crowd….. belted one other ball out of the stadium and received taught a lesson in entrance of one other full stadium…..” Kyrgios posted.
Each gamers have been fined for his or her antics at Wimbledon, with Tsitsipas taking the most important hit of greater than $15,000 whereas Kyrgios coughed up greater than $5000.
There’s been no love misplaced between Kyrgios and Tsitsipas regardless of their friendship as tennis juniors.
Within the Break Level documentary, the Greek star mentioned his Aussie rival grew to become a “satan when he enters the courtroom”, and took a dig at Kyrgios earlier this yr when he withdrew from the United Cup citing damage.
“It isn’t a shock, I hope he enjoys his holidays,” Tsitsipas mentioned from Perth.
Tsitsipas has additionally labelled Kyrgios a “bully” and a participant with “an evil aspect” in earlier press conferences.
However the duo have been pressured to try to put apart their variations late final yr after they have been paired up for doubles at a giant cash Saudi Arabia event.
In additional superb Twitter type, Kyrgios additionally took a dig at his critics over consuming in a post-match press convention.
Sharing images of Czech younger gun Tomas Machac consuming a chocolate bar on the Davis Cup qualifiers whereas chatting with media, Kyrgios hit out at double requirements.
“I bear in mind once I had sushi after a 4 hour match at Wimbledon. Was deemed disrespectful,” he posted with a laughing emoji.
Kyrgios stays sidelined from tennis after present process a process on his knee in latest weeks.
A return to play date has but to be revealed for the highest ranked Aussie star.
Initially revealed as ‘Bought taught a lesson’: Nick Kyrgios claps again as tennis’ greatest rivalry reignites
