Nick Kyrgios has reignited his most notorious feud after taking a shock potshot at Stan Wawrinka.
The injured star on Tuesday night time joined the fray surrounding Wawrinka’s heated web alternate with Holger Rune following the three-time Grand Slam champion’s upset victory at Indian Wells.
It is now nearly eight years since Kyrgios made a vulgar remark about Wawrinka’s then-girlfriend Donna Vekic in the course of a match on the Canadian Open.
The Aussie was fined for telling Wawrinka, “Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend. Sorry to tell you that, mate”.
Meanwhile, Wawrinka scored a win for the outdated guard on Monday, beating the 19-year-old seventh seed and can now face Jannik Sinner within the fourth spherical on Wednesday.
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Rune and Wawrinka had a frosty alternate on the web after Rune received their earlier assembly in November.
Wawrinka delivered some brutal phrases of recommendation to his youthful opponent following the defeat final 12 months.
“My advice to you is that you stop acting like a baby on the court, OK?” Wawrinka was overhead saying by on-court microphones.
Things heated up once more this week as Rune this time delivered some pointed phrases to his rival after they met on the web.
“You’ve got nothing to say now?” Rune was overheard asking.
Wawrinka regarded barely surprised by the comment earlier than responding: “What do you want me to say?”
The two continued to alternate barbs which finally weren’t audible on the courtside microphones.
The incident has been the speak of the tennis world and Kyrgios joined the dialog on Tuesday night time with a pointed barb for the Swiss.
“Hahahahaha yeah all good when you win… typical,” Kyrgios wrote on his Instagram tales whereas sharing a Tennis TV clip of the web alternate.
“@holgerrune with you my brother.”
Kyrgios and Wawrinka have by no means reconciled their grievance, however have performed one another 4 extra instances because the incident with Wawrinka main the head-to-head 3-2.
Rune, in the meantime, has confronted criticism over his behaviour on social media however will not be backing down.
He has since posted messages on Instagram and Twitter taking pictures at these criticising him.
Wawrinka additionally spoke about it following his match and advised French-speaking press Rune will not be doing himself any favours.
“He is making a reputation that he will regret,” he mentioned.
The 37-year-old, who received the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in 2015 and the US Open in 2016, additionally mentioned Rune has wonderful potential
“I should have won the match way before,” Wawrinka mentioned. “I started feeling nervous and hesitated a little bit. He came back in the match. He is an amazing player, a young player.
“But it is special to keep winning. I really enjoy the second seek atmosphere.
“It was important to stay there mentally because I am playing well. All my career I know only one way: to keep fighting, working pushing myself and stay positive.”
Source: www.news.com.au
