Nick Kyrgios refuses to back down in row over breaking Wimbledon dress code

Nick Kyrgios refused to back down in the row over his decision to break Wimbledon’s strict dress code.

The 27-year-old Australian has already picked up two fines so far at this year’s tournament and could face another after walking on court wearing red trainers for his fourth-round match against Brandon Nakashima on Centre Court on Monday.

Kyrgios played in white shoes but after his five-set win changed back into the red ones and also wore a red cap while doing his on-court interview, having donned a white one during the match.

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Asked afterwards why he had deliberately broken the rule stating that players must wear all white on court, the Australian offered a curt response.

‘Because I do what I want to,’ said Kyrgios, who is into the quart-finals for the first time since his debut in 2014.

Asked if he felt above the rules he added: ‘No, I’m not above the rules. I just like wearing my Jordans. That’s okay. I’ll wear some Triple Whites tomorrow.’

Kyrgios has been fined a total of $14,000 for two offences – spitting towards a fan after his first-round win and then for swearing in a fiery third-round clash with Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Kyrgios’ battle against Tsitsipas was undoubtedly the most talked-about match of the tournament so far, with the Australian receiving plenty of criticism for his on-court behaviour.

‘Honestly, I don’t care,’ said Kyrgios. ‘I just smile. It’s so funny. I joke around with my team about it so much. It’s hilarious.

‘I almost just wake up and read things, and I just laugh. And I never forget things people say,