Mats Wilander on why Nick Kyrgios may upset people 'inside tennis' after defying Wimbledon dress code rules

05.07.2022 - 13:21 eurosport.com

Mats Wilander believes «people inside tennis» might be upset with Nick Kyrgios’ Wimbledon run as he risked another fine after his win over Brandon Nakashima.

Unlike Kyrgios’ previous matches, the last-16 clash with Nakashima featured few moments of controversy as the Australian produced a battling display to advance in five sets.

Ad/> But Kyrgios faced questions afterwards about his clothing as he walked onto Centre Court with red trainers, and then changed into them afterwards, along with a red cap.

Wimbledon'Stop moaning!' — Fan yells at Kyrgios during heated exchange with umpire17 HOURS AGO Wimbledon rules state players must wear clothing that is almost entirely white once they enter the court.

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Nick Kyrgios has wished Rafa Nadal well in his recovery from the injury that forced the Spaniard out of the Wimbledon semi-final and gifted the Australian a place in his first grand slam final.

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Rafael Nadal has reportedly had to withdraw from Wimbledon ahead of his semi-final clash with Nick Kyrgios due to the abdominal tear he suffered on Wednesday. Nadal practised at the All England Club on Thursday ahead of the last-four clash with the Australian, but he has now called a press conference for the evening.

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Eurosport's Mats Wilander and Alex Corretja have previewed Nick Kyrgios taking on Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon semi-finals after the Spaniard battled through against Taylor Fritz despite suffering an abdominal injury. The second seed somehow managed to continue his quest to secure a historic Calendar Slam in 2022 after he roared back to beat Fritz in a marathon quarter-final.