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Nick Kyrgios the Brat

Post by Black Orchid » Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:08 pm

Countless media commentators and sports figures have declared enough is enough when it comes to Nick Kyrgios’ bad behaviour.

The Aussie’s latest tantrum where he abused and spat in the direction of a chair umpire at the Cincinnati Masters has seen him hit with a long list of fines.

There was an angry reaction on breakfast radio in Australia on Friday morning — and from around the globe.

2GB host Ben Fordham reportedly said Kyrgios “needs a psychiatrist, medication and a straightjacket”.

3AW’s Neil Mitchell was just as strong. “He’s had too many chances,” Mitchell said.

“Nick Kyrgios must never play for Australia again. He should be thrown off the tennis circuit until he’s too old to pick up a racquet.

“He’s a fool. He’s wasting his talent and our goodwill. He has metaphorically spat in our faces, now he has almost literally done that, spitting in the direction of an umpire.

“A line has been crossed. There is nothing lower. He’s embarrassing the country.”


Ex-AFL star and SEN host Tim Watson said: “It’s the ugliest of ugly behaviours that he’s displayed in the last week.”

Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Wertheim described the atmosphere during a Kyrgios meltdown as “weirdly deranged” and his behaviour “indefensible”.

“Enough already,” added legendary US broadcaster Dick Vitale. “Upset with a call in tennis one can understand but the outrageous behaviour of Nick Kyrgios is going too far. Someone help him now.”

Spanish sportscaster Nicolas Pereira wrote: “Kyrgios cannot be controlled, it is a serious problem and a suspension for the remainder of the season can help you in the long term. To the bad example we must add the lack of respect to his colleagues ... but I admit that I like to see him play.”

Aussie tennis great Mark Woodforde told 5AA the latest incident was “extremely disappointing”.

“What was frightening for me was the kids after the match leaning over the fence around centre court wanting Kyrgios’ shoes, they were wanting the mangled rackets ... that shouldn’t be happening after the display he displayed. That to me is troubling. That’s not the model for young kids,” Woodbridge said.

“This is a habit now for Nick. It’s not really getting any better… the level of his outbursts are starting to get a little bigger and it’s disappointing.”

“Does Kyrgios get suspended? My opinion is no,” another former Aussie player Sam Groth said. “Tennis needs him, he puts bums on seats and brings fans to tennis who wouldn’t otherwise be watching.”

Kyrgios has copped a heavy fine from the ATP and faces a possible suspension for verbally abusing the chair umpire during his second-round defeat to Karen Khachanov at the Cincinnati Masters.

The 24-year-old won the opening set against his Russian opponent, despite foot and ankle issues, before unleashing a profanity-laced tirade at umpire Fergus Murphy, throwing his towel over a camera and forcing broadcasters of the US event to switch to an overhead view.

Kyrgios took umbrage with Murphy, who he has previous history with, over his monitoring of the shot clock and berated the Irishman for most of the match.

He became obsessed with the issue, repeatedly calling Murphy a “potato” and labelling him a “disgrace” and the “worst ref in the world”.

Murphy eventually responded by handing Kyrgios a point violation after Khachanov won the second-set tie-breaker to level the match, when the Canberran overstepped the markby screaming out an obscenity.

Kyrgios then followed this up by asking for a toilet break. He took two racquets with him and smashed them in the players’ tunnel before returning to the court.

After a double-fault handed Khachanov the match and the players shook hands, Kyrgios told Murphy “you’re a f***ing tool bro” and appeared to spit in the direction of the umpire before he shunned the traditional handshake. Kyrgios has been fined $A167,000 by the ATP.
https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/ni ... 2f767f8dec

He's an absolute psycho brat and should be suspended. He should be medicated and take a leaf out of Ash Barty's book. She is a credit to Australia. Kyrgios is not.

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Re: Nick Kyrgios the Brat

Post by Bobby » Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:20 pm

He needs to go to a mental asylum.

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Re: Nick Kyrgios the Brat

Post by Black Orchid » Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:30 pm

Yeah I agree. He's an obnoxious and toxic little pig. Spitting in the Umpire's direction as well? Pppfffttt.

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Re: Nick Kyrgios the Brat

Post by Redneck » Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:56 pm

An absolute fool in my opinion!

Needs a twelve months ban at least!

:mad :mad :mad :mad

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Re: Nick Kyrgios the Brat

Post by billy the kid » Fri Aug 16, 2019 5:06 pm

Needs the tennis authorities to give him a ban..he's had plenty of chances...he's
pushing the envelope as far as he can....time for him to be brought into line.....
To discover those who rule over you, first discover those who you cannot criticize...Voltaire
Its coming...the rest of the world versus islam....or is it here already...

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Re: Nick Kyrgios the Brat

Post by Black Orchid » Fri Aug 16, 2019 5:13 pm

There's a poll on the link asking if he should be suspended. I voted YES along with 89% of the participants. He's a disgrace and didn't he say awhile ago that he doesn't even like playing tennis?

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Re: Nick Kyrgios the Brat

Post by cods » Fri Aug 16, 2019 5:36 pm

funny how a footy crowd shouts out abuse and they can get banned for life.. as they should

yet a professional tennis player can act far worse and gets a slap on the wrist..

if this is the best we have bad Australia Bad..

I wonder how many golfers would get away with smashing clubs every time the missed the hole.....

what about cricket players tossing their bats as they walk the walk....

it wouldnt happen..

so why is it allowed in tennis??????

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Re: Nick Kyrgios the Brat

Post by Gordon » Fri Aug 16, 2019 6:48 pm

Muslim :)

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Re: Nick Kyrgios the Brat

Post by cods » Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:45 pm

hes copped a huge fine about time too and may still get a ban...



hes definitely put John McEnroe in the shade. just our luck!

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Re: Nick Kyrgios the Brat

Post by Neferti » Sat Aug 17, 2019 7:18 am

Gordon wrote:
Fri Aug 16, 2019 6:48 pm
Muslim :)
Greek Orthodox Christian, apparently. :mrgreen:

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