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‘Something negative will happen’ – Rafael Nadal calls for stricter rules after Nick Kyrgios outburst

Rafael Nadal has urged the ATP to establish stricter rules after Nick Kyrgios became the latest player to come close to hurting someone with his racquet. Nadal extended his winning streak in 2022 to 19 matches with a three-set win over Kyrgios at Indian Wells, who smashed his racquet into the ground in fury after the match – sending it down the court and forcing a ball boy to take evasive action. Ad/> It came less than a month after Alexander Zverev’s shocking outburst at the Acapulco Open in Mexico.

Nick Kyrgios apologises for outburst after Indian Wells loss to Rafael Nadal

Australian Nick Kyrgios apologised for losing his temper after his defeat at the hands of Rafa Nadal at Indian Wells and for smashing his racket into the ground, which then bounced and nearly struck a ball boy.

‘Do I tell him how to act?’ – Nick Kyrgios drags actor Ben Stiller into row with fan at Indian Wells

Nick Kyrgios dragged Hollywood star Ben Stiller into a row with a spectator during his stormy defeat to Rafael Nadal at Indian Wells. The Aussie initially snapped at someone in the crowd as he prepared to serve during the deciding set in the quarter-final clash.

'Not like Zverev' – Nick Kyrgios defiant despite almost hitting ball boy with racquet at Indian Wells

Nick Kyrgios lashed out at a reporter who dared ask him about a racquet smash that almost hit a ball boy after his stormy defeat to Rafael Nadal at Indian Wells. The Aussie lost a tense deciding set in the quarter-final clash before exploding in rage. Ad/> After shaking hands with his opponent and the umpire, Kyrgios hurled his racquet into the ground – inadvertently sending it charging down the court towards the ball boy.

Norrie's Indian Wells title defence ended by Alcaraz | Nadal into semi-finals

Cameron Norrie's title defence at Indian Wells has come to an end after a 6-4 6-3 loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.

Indian Wells 2022 - Rafael Nadal chalks up his 19th win in a row against a volatile Nick Kyrgios to reach the last four

Rafael Nadal stretched his winning streak in 2022 to 19 matches in another controversial and enthralling battle with his old foe Nick Kyrgios. The 21-time Grand Slam champion fought hard to overcome both the talent and theatrics of the Aussie to book a spot in the Indian Wells semi finals courtesy of a 7-6 (0) 5-7 6-4 victory. Ad/> It was an incident-packed, epic affair lasting two hours and 46 minutes with the three-time champion improving to 6-3 in the head-to-head with his bitter rival.

Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz ends Cameron Norrie's title defence and sets up Rafael Nadal meeting

Cameron Norrie's Indian Wells title defence was ended by the rising 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, who will face Rafael Nadal — unbeaten in 2022 — next.

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‘Something negative will happen’ – Rafael Nadal calls for stricter rules after Nick Kyrgios outburst

Nick Kyrgios apologises for outburst after Indian Wells loss to Rafael Nadal

‘Do I tell him how to act?’ – Nick Kyrgios drags actor Ben Stiller into row with fan at Indian Wells

'Not like Zverev' – Nick Kyrgios defiant despite almost hitting ball boy with racquet at Indian Wells

Norrie's Indian Wells title defence ended by Alcaraz | Nadal into semi-finals

Indian Wells 2022 - Rafael Nadal chalks up his 19th win in a row against a volatile Nick Kyrgios to reach the last four

Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz ends Cameron Norrie's title defence and sets up Rafael Nadal meeting

Lewis Hamilton ‘on his last Mercedes contract' as Brit's next career move named