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 12 months.
Tsitsipas was quoted by Greek news outlet Tromaktiko as saying it was Kyrgios “who broke” the duo’s previously pleasant relationship in latest occasions.
Their friendship spiralled after their heated third-round Wimbledon match the place Kyrgios referred to as for Tsitsipas to be kicked out of the match.
“I didn’t do anything,” Tsitsipas mentioned.
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“I was only trying to compete, while he was playing the clown. It also depends on how he wakes up each day.”
But on Sunday, Kyrgios laughed off Tsitsipas’ reminiscences of their notorious encounter, claiming he “taught a lesson” to his rival.
“Right….. this the match he hit someone in the crowd….. belted another ball out of the stadium and got taught a lesson in front of another full stadium…..” Kyrgios posted.
Both gamers had been fined for his or her antics at Wimbledon, with Tsitsipas taking the largest 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.
In the Break Point documentary, the Greek star mentioned his Aussie rival grew to become a “devil when he enters the court”, and took a dig at Kyrgios earlier this 12 months when he withdrew from the United Cup citing harm.
“It is not a surprise, I hope he enjoys his holidays,” Tsitsipas mentioned from Perth.
Tsitsipas has additionally labelled Kyrgios a “bully” and a participant with “an evil side” in earlier press conferences.
But the duo had been compelled to attempt to put apart their variations late final 12 months once they had been paired up for doubles at an enormous cash Saudi Arabia match.
In extra fantastic Twitter kind, 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 talking to media, Kyrgios hit out at double requirements.
“I remember when 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.
Originally printed as ‘Got taught a lesson’: Nick Kyrgios claps again as tennis’ greatest rivalry reignites
Source: www.news.com.au
