ATP Stuttgart: Was Nick Kyrgios racially insulted?
Nick Kyrgios temporarily lost his composure in his semifinal match against Andy Murray . The reason probably: a racist insult.
by Florian Goosman from Stuttgart
last edit: Jun 11, 2022, 07:45 pm
"When will it finally stop? That I have to deal with racist abuse from the audience? I admit that my behavior is not always the best. But 'You little black sheep, shut up and play' - such comments are unacceptable. And if I hit back, I'll be punished. This is crazy," Kyrgios wrote on his Instagram page.
In the match against Murray, Kyrgios received a warning for hitting the ball at the end of the first round and a point deduction after the lost set for chopping his racket.
Later there was an exchange of words with the audience - apparently to this one.
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Kyrgios was then penalized for insult, stopped the game and summoned the referee. However, he left it at the decision of the chair umpire.
The Australian then almost let the match run its course, Murray finally won 7: 6 (4), 6: 2 and will play the final against Matteo Berrettini on Sunday.