Nick Kyrgios has given his backing to Holger Rune following the rising star's latest exchange of words with Stan Wawrinka at the end of their Indian Wells encounter.
Rune and Wawrinka had a set-to at the Paris Masters last year, with Wawrinka appearing to tell the 19-year-old to “stop acting like a baby”.
Ad On that occasion, Rune had beaten Wawrinka, but the tables were turned at Indian Wells this week as three-time Grand Slam Wawrinka came out on top.
ATP Indian WellsWawrinka stuns Rune in fiery contest as pair once again trade words at net14 HOURS AGO Things flared up again between the two players at the net after they shook hands. “You’ve got nothing to say now?” a smiling Rune asked Wawrinka. «Huh?” Wawrinka replied. “You’ve got nothing to say now?” Rune asked again. “What do you want me to say?” responded Wawrinka, as both players shook the umpire's hand and walked away.