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Verstappen blasted as 'brash kid' who 'didn't give a damn' compared to 'polite' Leclerc

Wimbledon: Nick Kyrgios speaks after win against Paul Jubb

Tennis badboy Nick Kyrgios: Five controversial moments

The Australian's antics in his third-round win against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday grabbed the headlines, overshadowing some brilliant tennis. AFP looks at some of the other famous antics of the 27-year-old over the years. 1. Kyrgios took out his frustration on three tennis racquets after losing the first set to Borna Coric at the 2016 Cincinnati Masters He demolished the one he was playing with on the hard-court surface before removing two from his bag and destroying those as well. After mangling his racquets he towelled himself dry. Kyrgios levelled the match but blew an advantage in the decider, losing it on a tie-break. 2. One of Kyrgios's most dramatic outbursts came at the 2019 Italian Open during a match against Casper Ruud after he was given a game penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. He threw his racquet onto the clay court in fury, kicked his water bottle and hurled a chair on the court to gasps from the crowd before shouting expletives. Kyrgios, who was disqualified and fined, shouted "I'm done".

Djokovic ready to help son follow in his footsteps

LONDON : Novak Djokovic said he will do everything he can to support his son Stefan if he decides to follow in his footsteps but the Serb wants to make sure the seven-year-old does not feel pressured to pursue a career in tennis.

Novak Djokovic Overcomes Dutch Wild Card To Reach His 13th Wimbledon Quarterfinal

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic reached his 13th Wimbledon quarterfinal on Sunday as injury-stricken rival Roger Federer revealed his desire to play at the All England Club "one more time". Top seed Djokovic, seeking to move level with Pete Sampras as a seven-time champion, defeated Dutch wild card Tim van Rijthoven, 6-2, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. "He was very tough. I have never faced him before," said Djokovic after racking up a 25th successive win on grass. "He has a great serve, powerful forehand and nice touch." Earlier Sunday, 20-time major winner Djokovic had seen fifth seed Carlos Alcaraz, his scheduled last-eight opponent, beaten by Jannik Sinner.