'Disgusting behaviour' - Nick Kyrgios condemns fan after Daniil Medvedev row, calls for 'respect'

Nick Kyrgios has labelled behaviour from fans who chanted “loser” at Daniil Medvedev as “disgusting” after footage of the world No. 1 confronting a spectator emerged at the Canadian Open. Kyrgios beat Medvedev 6-7(1) 6-4 6-2 in a pulsating match in Montreal on Wednesday, but the post-match reaction from fans has become a major talking point four days on from the game.

Ad A man was seen chanting “loser” at Medvedev outside of the stadium where people gather before and after the matches in Montreal. ATP CincinnatiHow Nadal can return to world No. 1 at Cincinnati Masters for first time since 20205 HOURS AGO Medvedev turns around and confronts the fan, asking: “What did you say?”.

The conversation appears to become heated with Medvedev being heard saying: “I’m super calm”. Other spectators tell the man to apologise whilst Medvedev makes hand gestures and says he “doesn’t like it”. ‘It’s BS'– McEnroe says Djokovic should be allowed to play at US Open Retiring Williams to face US Open champion Raducanu in Cincinnati opener Opinion: Murray must find form to avoid being blown away at US Open After a minute, the Russian walks away, pointing back in the direction of the person who he confronted and is accompanied by security guards on his way to the exit of the ground.

Now Kyrgios has tweeted about the incident, writing: “Disgusting behaviour. This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect.” Medvedev’s No. 1 spot under threat Medvedev has entered the Cincinnati Masters this week and is looking to defend his position as world No.