Nick Kyrgios mocks Stefanos Tsitsipas and his mother with 'dirty tennis' Instagram post after Wimbledon clash
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Updated 19/10/2022 at 12:07 GMT
Four years ago both Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios clashed on social media but they appeared to have settled their differences as they played together in the doubles at the 2019 Washington Open. This year they met again at Wimbledon, and Kyrgios emerged victorious, but after the match Tsitsipas' mother complained of the Australian's 'dirty tennis'. Kyrgios has brought that up again.
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The reignited row between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios continues to rumble on as the Australian appeared to mock his rival on Instagram.
Kyrgios and Tsitsipas have played doubles together in the past but have also been at crossed words on social media.
Earlier this year at Wimbledon, Kyrgios defeated Tsitsipas in a fiery encounter that saw the world No. 6 hit the ball into the crowd in frustration and appear to aim a volley at Kyrgios.
Kyrgios is often a difficult opponent to face, with unpredictable shot choices and an ability to veer from poor to brilliant within the same game. He has received both criticism and fines for failing to put in the proper effort in matches, though he has often denied that he has failed to meet his obligations. Nevertheless, he can frustrate those he comes up against.
Tsitsipas’ mother Julia Apostoli recently hit out at Kyrgios’ tactics at Wimbledon, calling them "dirty tennis".
“Our match turned out to be very nervous with Nick Kyrgios,” she began.
“That is, we were practically offered to play dirty tennis there, but we don't know how to play such tennis. Therefore, [Stefanos] lost his temper and left the court without getting there."
The pair argued on social media in 2018 but in 2019 that disagreement appeared to have been settled, as they played as doubles partners at the Citi Open in the United States.
However, Tsitsipas followed up his Wimbledon loss by calling Kyrgios both a "bully" and "evil", which drew a response from the Australian.
At the time, Kyrgios observed: “I just think he's making that match about me, like he's got some serious issues, like serious.”
He then claimed that Tsitsipas was “not liked” in the locker room.
Now, Kyrgios has decided to stir the pot by posting a clip on his Instagram account of a point against Tsitsipas at Wimbledon with the caption, ‘Dirty tennis.’
The point is won after a net cord by Kyrgios, who turns and bows to the crowd.
The post threatens to spark a new round of back-and-forth between the players with a month of the 2022 season remaining.
Kyrgios, 27, is currently ranked at No. 20 in the men’s rankings while Tsitsipas, 24, is ranked at No. 6.
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