One of the strangest tennis moments you’ll ever see occurred on Wednesday during the match between Nick Kyrgios and Stan Wawrinka at the 2015 Rogers Cup in Montreal. Kyrgios has been known to speak his mind on the court and some might even say he takes things a little too far. If that wasn’t the case before Wednesday, it probably is now after this.
Nick Kyrgios caught saying a player ‘banged your girlfriend’ during Wawrinka match
Okay then.
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While the audio isn’t perfect, it’s pretty clear Kyrgios starts “Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend” apparently referring to Thanasi Kokkinakis. Judging from video from Sports Net, it sounds like the second part of the comment was “sorry to tell you that, mate.”
At least walk away from the microphone
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) August 13, 2015 As for why he said it, well Kyrgios said, “I don’t really know, I just said it.” He said Wawrinka had gotten “lippy” during the match and the comment was just in the heat of the moment.
Whether or not Wawrinka heard the comment isn’t entirely clear. Kyrgios’ comment came at the start of the second set and the match continued on into the third set before Wawrinka retired from the match, saying he was ailing. After the match, there didn’t appear to be any animosity between the two, or Wawrinka hid it well.
Great sporting behavior, Nick Kyrgios, the Aussie way to greet ailing Stan #SaidSomeoneWhoWatchedOnlySet3 pic.twitter.com/kEcHZdPfGG
— Andrew Jerell Jones (@sluggahjells) August 13, 2015 There are few unknowns and it was a strange comment to make, but one thing for sure, Kevin Garnett approves of the tactic (allegedly).
Later Wednesday night, Wawrinka responded via Twitter:
So disappointing to see a fellow athlete and colleague be so disrespectful in a way I could never even imagine.
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) August 13, 2015
What was said I wouldn't say to my worst enemy. To stop so low is not only unacceptable but also beyond belief.
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) August 13, 2015
There is no need for this kind of behaviour on or off the court and I hope the governing body of this sport does not stand...
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) August 13, 2015
... for this and stands up for the integrity of this sport that we have worked so hard to build.
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) August 13, 2015
UPDATE ****
After Nick Kyrgios’ appalling comments about Stan Warinka’s girlfriend, he was just been booed as he took to the court in Canada.
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