How hard it was for Nick Kyrgios.
While he had announced "
be able to beat anyone
" on the London lawn, the Australian had to take a little blow behind the head on Tuesday.
In the first round of Wimbledon, he had to tear himself away and go in five sets to defeat his opponent Paul Jubb 3-6, 6-1, 7-5, 6-7, 7-5.
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Wimbledon: men's schedule and results
Wimbledon: ladies schedule and results
But it is above all for his behavior that the 40th player in the world has been talked about.
Nick Kyrgios admitted at a press conference that he spat in the direction of a supporter “
I spat in the direction of one of the people who disrespected me, yes.
I wouldn't have done that to someone who supported me.
I've been dealing with hate and negativity for a long time, so I don't feel like I owe this person anything
."
The Australian also attacks a referee
Struggling with no less than 55 unforced errors, the Aussie was very upset and also verbally attacked a line judge twice and said "
I said most referees are older and I just don't think that's ideal, when you're playing a sport with such small margins.
In fact, young people have better eyesight.
Don't you think that's more appropriate
”.
Words that will not fail to react and which will perhaps earn him a sanction.