Nick Kyrgios

Never too far away from controversy is Nick Kyrgios, with his latest outburst at his first round match at Wimbledon against Paul Jubb where he spat at a ...

- Wimbledon “He literally came to the match to not even support anyone really, it was more just to stir up and disrespect. Yes. I would not be doing that to someone who was supporting me.

Venue: London, United Kingdom. Category: Grand Slam. Surface: Grass. Prize money: £40,350,000. Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel & ESPN | Canada - TSN | ...

If Kyrgios replicates his performance from the second round, there's not much Tsitsipas will be able to do to stop him. Kyrgios was even more dominant in the third set, cruising to a 4-0 lead. Kyrgios was set to compete in doubles here as well, but withdrew. Kyrgios raced to a 3-0 lead in the opening set. Up against Filip Krajinovic in the second round, he produced a dominant performance to score an easy win. After a tricky first-round match, where he needed four sets to defeat Alexander Ritschard, Tsitsipas took on Jordan Thompson in the second round.

Tsitsipas is one of the best players in the world, but Kyrgios loves the lawn and has had the Greek's number over the years.

Kyrgios is 9-2 on grass in 2022, and the losses came against Andy Murray and Hubert Hurkacz—no shame there. Now, the Australian will look to continue racking up big victories while also trying to produce his best-ever result at a Grand Slam. The 27-year-old has never made it to the semifinals at a major, but he has the ability to change that in London. So Kyrgios is 2-0 against Tsitsipas at tournament level, and he will be eager to make a statement once again.

Nick Kyrgios thought his first-round match was one of the worst he's ever played at Wimbledon; his performance against Filip Krajinovic two days later, ...

"I'm proud to be up here and doing it my own way. He added, however, that the Covid-19 pandemic has helped him to get on top of his mental health, and at Wimbledon, Kyrgios said he's embracing a more positive frame of mind. "I just feel like I'm comfortable in my own skin. "I just know that you can't possibly ask me anything and stir anything up. "I really wanted to go out there today and remind everyone that I'm able to play some really good tennis without any distractions," Kyrgios said. Do you not want to know how I played?"

The 40th-ranked singles player was fined $10,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, the largest of the penalties announced so far at the All England Club this year.

“I just know that you can’t possibly ask me anything and stir anything up. “He literally came to the match to literally just, like, not even support anyone really,” he continued. “It was more just to stir up and disrespect.

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been handed a $10,000 fine for spitting toward a fan during his Wimbledon opener versus Paul Jubb.

"Why do they feel the need that that’s acceptable?” Meanwhile, Kyrgios has been through to the Wimbledon third round. “I don’t understand why people do that to athletes," Kyrgios added. I doubt any of them have to deal with that," Kyrgios revealed.

Nick Kyrgios had a heated debate with a female journalist in a press conference after his win over Filip Krajinovic at Wimbledon 2022.

Do you not want to know how I played today?’ Later in the press conference, Kyrgios revealed that the ‘media’s disrespect’ had inspired him to put in a strong performance in his win over Krajinovic. ‘Is it because you have no story for today?’

So often the author of his own downfall, Kyrgios the mercurial Australian is enjoying proving people wrong as he prepares to face Tsitsipas.

Like we kind of look the same to me” Osaka on her equation with Kyrgios I was pretty disappointed in my performance in the first round,” he said. His latest fourth-round appearance was at the Australian Open in 2020, just before the Covid outbreak. If I can just continue to play like that, I’m very dangerous.” One of the criticisms of Kyrgios down the years is that he has always found a way, or a reason, to get in his own way, to let himself down. I think the way I played today was as enjoyable as ever. “I just feel like people just don’t give me the respect sometimes because of other things that I do. There’s no denying that he often crosses the line when it comes to his on-court behaviour, especially with officials. Though he says he doesn’t get the respect he deserves, he also seems to enjoy the cut and thrust that comes with dealing with the media, much in the same way he often needs to talk to umpires throughout his matches. I just want to give people who watch this press conference or watch my tennis to just believe in yourself, be yourself, don’t be someone else up here either. “I’m just happy, I’ve been working hard, I’ve been preparing for this tournament, it’s been circled on my calendar all year,” Kyrgios said. It was as close to perfect as it gets.

Shane: Holding an 8-2 record on the surface this season, Stefanos Tsitsipas has seemingly found comfort with the grass courts of Wimbledon. Nick Kyrgios, ...

The Chilean was due to face Matteo Berrettini in his opener before the Italian had to pull out due to Covid. Garin has gotten to face two lucky losers instead, taking out Elias Ymer and Hugo Grenier in straight sets. Like in his fourth-round run last year, Garin has taken advantage of the draw. Shane: Jenson Brooksby won his first two career Wimbledon matches in straight sets. Damian: This is a brilliant chance for both. It will take a vintage Gasquet performance to upset van de Zandschulp though. Damian: Van de Zandschulp has it all – the big serve and arsenal of weapons, but also great movement and defense. Botic van de Zandschulp has been extremely impressive this year as well as the more consistent player. He’s now ready to secure his spot in the second week at another Slam, something that he was unable to achieve before the 2022 Australian Open. I have enjoyed watching the Americans’ comfort on the grass grow with seemingly every set. With that said, I do not think the Australian has the competitive stamina to last in a longer match. All signs are pointing to it, but this is definitely a key match. Damian: Is this finally a Grand Slam tournament Kyrgios can threaten to win?

Letting his tennis do the talking he blasted 50 winners and 24 aces to brilliantly beat Filip Krajinovic on No2 Court and book a last-32 date with fourth seed ...

At the same time when you open, these kind of things can happen. Has anyone in this room played four hours of tennis in their life in a row? “I literally played four hours and I needed food. If certainly worked for him yesterday. The theme established, he took issue with his treatment by the media, adding: “This was just kind of a reminder to put you all back in your place. “I didn't want to remind people that I'm good - I know I'm good,” said Kyrgios. “I just feel like I don't have the respect sometimes.”

Nick Kyrgios' showdown with Stefanos Tsitsipas is the most hyped match of the first week at Wimbledon — but not in the eyes of tournament officials.

“I couldn’t care less if there is an investigation about me doing that (spitting), to be brutally honest with you. I’m doing what’s best for my body.” “I’m a singles player. Nothing to investigate there because it’s just factual.” Do you want to speak about that? “Today, I made up for that. Don’t just say what you’ve been told to say. Some people love to just tear me down. Kyrgios was in no mood to repent for his first round antics after clocking up another victory on Thursday night to march into the third round. There is speculation from some tennis reporters that Kyrgios’ behaviour — headlined by an ugly spitting incident in his first round win — is the reason the blockbuster has been relegated to Court No. 1. It was revealed on Friday morning Kyrgios has been fined $AUD14,400 for the vile act. The All England Club on Saturday morning stunned tennis commentators in announcing the match won’t be played on the venue’s famous Centre Court.

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios will contest their fifth ATP Head2Head meeting Friday at Wimbledon, with the Greek seeking revenge for a recent Halle ...

He is seeded to meet Nadal in the quarter-finals. Broady, who is hoping to join countryman and ninth seed Cameron Norrie among the last 16, is seeking to extend his best Grand Slam run. The Indian Wells champion is yet to drop a set this fortnight, easing past #NextGenATP Italian Lorenzo Musetti and British wild card Alastair Gray in the opening rounds. I feel if I just dive at this one and fully lay out, maybe I can get a racquet on it.'" "I feel like we both earned the right [to compete on a show court]. We're two of the biggest stars in the sport. Taylor Fritz is leading a strong American charge at Wimbledon, with eight men from the United States reaching the third round. He played three grass events in June and reached the Stuttgart quarter-finals, giving him far more recent experience on the surface than his veteran opponent, who did not compete between Roland Garros and Wimbledon. The fourth seed has struggled against the big game of Kyrgios in the past, trailing their ATP Head2Head series 1-3. "Probably the best finish. While neither man will be particularly pleased to see such a dangerous opponent in the third round, both are relishing the opportunity. "I am definitely thrilled to be facing him," Tsitsipas said of the marquee matchup. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios headline No. 1 Court, where Alex de Minaur opens play against home favourite Liam Broady, while Rafael Nadal and Lorenzo Sonego close the day's play on Centre Court.

Nick Kyrgios' showdown with Stefanos Tsitsipas is the most hyped match of the first week at Wimbledon — but not in the eyes of tournament officials.

I’m doing what’s best for my body.” “I’m a singles player. “I couldn’t care less if there is an investigation about me doing that (spitting), to be brutally honest with you. Nothing to investigate there because it’s just factual.” Don’t just say what you’ve been told to say. Some people love to just tear me down.

Nick Kyrgios is one of 12 Australian players in action on day six at Wimbledon 2022.

This time the 26-year-old Aussie is partnering Muhammad, a 31-year-old American ranked No.36. They face second seeds and defending champions world No.13 Krawczyk and world No.8 Skupski. World No.16 Peers and world No.6 Dabrowksi teamed up for the first time at Roland Garros this year and progressed to the semifinals. The 33-year-old Peers, who is partnering world No.15 Polasek, is looking to reach Wimbledon’s third round for a sixth time. Sanders and Bencic saved multiple match points to make a winning start to their Wimbledon campaign. The fourth seeds are looking to better that run at Wimbledon, where they face world No.21 Schuurs and world No.45 Behar in the opening round. World No.5 Tsitsipas is hoping to extend a six-match winning streak and advance to the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time since 2018. Jin celebrated his 18th birthday in late June and is now set to celebrate another milestone, making his first Wimbledon appearance. Australian Open 2022 finalists Ebden and Purcell survived a tough first-round encounter, saving three match points to advance. “I am definitely thrilled to be facing (Nick). I respect him a lot, on the court. “He’s obviously playing some great tennis,” De Minaur said of his No.132-ranked opponent, who is contesting his first third-round match at Grand Slam level. The world No.27-ranked Australian enters this match as the favourite – but knows he can’t take Broady, a 28-year-old who upset No.12 seed Schwartzman in the previous round, lightly. A confident Tomljanovic has stormed into the third round, conceding only nine games across her opening two rounds.

The controversial Nick Kyrgios will play Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday as he bids to reach the last-16 at Wimbledon.

From the back of the court I felt like I really returned well. Today from the get-go, I just felt really good. I just feel like people just don't give me the respect sometimes because of other things that I do. "There was just nothing the media possibly could tell me I did wrong today. Afterwards, he was unapologetic for his actions, claiming he had been the victim of 'racial slurs' from spectators. Kyrgios is now two wins from equalling his best effort at the iconic grass-court championships, having beaten Rafael Nadal en route to the quarter finals in 2014.