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'He has brought tennis to the lowest level' - Pat Cash slams Nick Kyrgios antics at Wimbledon

Australian tennis legend Pat Cash has slammed his compatriot Nick Kyrgios for his behaviour at Wimbledon this year. Kyrgios beat the tournament’s fourth seed, Stefanos Tsitsipas, in a fiery encounter, 6-7 6-4 6-3 7-6(7), to advance to the fourth round, with both players fined for their conduct during the clash. Ad/> Asked about their behaviour, Kyrgios said people should “stop” comparing given that Tsitsipas could easily have been defaulted for twice hitting the ball into the stands in frustration.

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'He has brought tennis to the lowest level' - Pat Cash slams Nick Kyrgios antics at Wimbledon

Serena Williams: Venus teases doubles return with sister

Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas fined after fiery Wimbledon match

Wimbledon organisers appeal against WTA fine for Russia and Belarus ban

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Wimbledon to appeal $1 million fine over Russia ban

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Novak Djokovic hopes son Stefan follows in his footsteps, but ‘it’s too early to speak about it’