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Will there be revenge between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios?

After the heated duel in Wimbledon, Stefanos Tsitsipas challenged Australian Nick Kyrgios for revenge. It wasn't long before the 27-year-old from Canberra answered.

by Nikolaus Fink
last edit: Sep 28, 2022, 07:20 pm

In Wimbledon, there was an ice age between Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas
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In Wimbledon, there was an ice age between Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas

In the third round of Wimbledon, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios fought what was probably the most heated match of the year so far: the Greek was annoyed by his opponent's behavior during the game and even spoke of the Australian's "constant bullying" after the match. Kyrgios naturally rejected the 24-year-old's allegations .

Kyrgios ultimately won the classic lawn after four thrilling rounds , around three months later Tsitsipas challenged the Wimbledon finalist to a revenge in a video recorded in Greece. "Nick Kyrgios, I challenge you to come here," Tsitsipas explained.

Tsitsipas wants "no talk"

However, the current sixth in the world rankings attached a condition to the invitation. "I want revenge - and no talk this time," Tsitsipas alluded to Kyrgios' behavior at Wimbledon. In London, the Australian not only shouted across the pitch and insulted the linesman, Tsitsipas reacted with targeted balls to his opponent's body. Both received fines after the match.

But now apparently Kyrgios also wants to bury the hatchet. "Let's tackle this revenge. When and where and how much?" Answered the world number 20. in an Instagram story. However, it is difficult to estimate how seriously the two actually mean this plan.

by Nikolaus Fink

Wednesday
Sep 28, 2022, 07:30 pm
last edit: Sep 28, 2022, 07:20 pm