After earning a warning for bad language, receiving a point penalty and attempting a questionable between-the-legs shot deep in the fifth set of a defeat at the Australian Open, the reception for Nick Kyrgios wasn't warm as he awoke Thursday. Any hope that tennis' bad boy would make a quick transformation evaporated faster than one of his aces, as Kyrgios was called out by national and international onlookers for his baffling display.
His incredible loss to Italian Andreas Seppi in the Australian Open on Wednesday night opened the floodgates yet again. And while there are many critics - "he has the mental strength of a scotch finger biscuit in a cup of tea", tweeted one tennis fan, a big number are sticking fast - "Australia is so harsh sometimes", said another.
Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website - Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Another bizarre performance from Nick Kyrgios in just his second tour-level match since the 21-year-old was banned by the ATP for his Shanghai Masters meltdown has raised further questions over his temperament and emotional state.
Nick Kyrgios heads to the exit after his five-set loss to Andreas Seppi in the second round at the Australian Open. Another bizarre performance from Nick Kyrgios in just his second tour-level match since the 21-year-old was banned by the ATP for his Shanghai Masters meltdown has raised further questions over his temperament and emotional state.