Nick Kyrgios overcomes multiple outbursts to upset No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas at Wimbledon
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It didn’t take place on the iconic Centre Court, but the Third Round match at Wimbledon 2022 between No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios gave fans the most thrilling watch of the tournament thus far.
Known for his combativeness on the court, Kyrgios certainly showed that here, but overcame himself to defeat Tsitsipas, 6-7(2), 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(7).
Nick Kyrgios of Australia speaks with the umpire against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during their Men's Singles Third Round match against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece on day six of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 02, 2022 in London, England. (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The climax of Kyrgios’ frustrations came ahead of the pivotal third set, after he won the second set, 6-4. Tsitsipas, frustrated after dropping the set, back-handed a ball into the stands, which typically would result in disciplinary action from the chair umpire.
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Kyrgios argued Tsitsipas should have been defaulted for the action. Chair umpire Damien Dumusois didn’t see it that way, leading Kyrgios to engage in a short protest.
"You can’t hit a ball into a crowd and hit someone and not be defaulted," Kyrgios shouted at Dumusois. "I would like to speak a supervisor. I’m not playing until I speak to a supervisor. Bring out more supervisors. I’m not done. Bring them all out."
Nick Kyrgios of Australia argues with the umpire after Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece hit a ball into the crowd during day six of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 02, 2022 in