Tennis rebel Kyrgios in YET ANOTHER meltdown… but delights young fan by giving him smashed racket
Aussie tennis rebel Nick Kyrgios staged yet another spectacular on-court outburst during his second-round win at the Citi Open in Washington, but made one youngster’s day by handing him his smashed racket.
The 24-year-old, famous for his spectacular meltdowns, lived up to his reputation yet again by rowing with match umpire Fergus Murphy.
Kyrgios smashed his racket and called Murphy a "potato with arms and legs" after the umpire refused to let him challenge a call.
Kyrgios, who was holding match points, challenged French opponent Gilles Simon’s serve but the request was missed by Murphy, infuriating the Australian.
The tennis ace later handed the annihilated racket to a young fan, who proudly examined it in the stands.
Might want to go with a higher tension? 🤔🤔#CO19pic.twitter.com/0opGlCx8yg
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) July 31, 2019
Despite beating world number 33 Simon 6-4, 7-6 and reaching reach the third round of the tournament, Kyrgios refused to shake hands with Murphy afterwards.
Progress made 👉@NickKyrgios reaches the round of 16 at @CitiOpen with a 6-4 7-6(5) victory over Gilles Simon. #CO19pic.twitter.com/WefcSqMOLW
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 1, 2019
