Nick Kyrgios loses the Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic. But for a moment, another “duel” takes centre stage for the Australian
Tennis pro Nick Kyrgios was disturbed by what he saw as a drunken spectator during his loss to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. “I’m playing in the Wimbledon final against one of the best players in history. I don’t need someone talking rubbish to me every point,” the 27-year-old said on Sunday night. “I’ve been out a few nights in my life and I knew she had too much. I told the umpire, ‘She talks to me a lot and she’s drunk.’ What are you going to do about it? “
Kyrgios had already complained to umpire Renaud Lichtenstein during the match, accusing the spectator of having had “700 drinks”. The 27-year-old received a warning during the match. “I wouldn’t say she cost me the match,” Kyrgios said. At one point, he said, he thought, “Either give her a water or kick her out.” Kyrgios lost 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) to Djokovic, now a seven-time Wimbledon winner, in his first Grand Slam final.
