Nick Kyrgios strikes again after storm threat pauses Reilly Opelka clash at Washington Open

Nick Kyrgios expressed his displeasure once again as play was paused at his Citi Open third-round clash against Reilly Opelka. It was 1-1 in the opening set when the pair had to leave the court due to the stormy weather in the United States capital, as reported by the Daily Express. Ad/> Chair umpire Renaud Lichtenstein told the crowd: «ladies and gentlemen, play is suspended» – an announcement which did not sit well with the Australian, who responded ‘why?’, before entering into a deep discussion with the match officials after their decision to pause play.

ATP WashingtonKyrgios happy to be 'playing some good tennis again' after Citi Open first-round win03/08/2022 AT 06:42 Opelka was quite happy to head straight to the locker room after the announcement, but Kyrgios remained courtside seemingly perplexed by the decision, as Amazon Prime Video's lead commentator Kevin Skinner explained: «There has been a stoppage of play because of the threat of rain. There's a compulsory stoppage of play if there's lightning within seven miles. »Reilly Opelka wasting no time heading back to the locker room.

Kyrgios happy to sit and wait for a moment. We have no idea as of yet as to where the storm is moving or if it's just going to hover. It's offering enough in precipitation that they have halted the action." Alongside him in the commentary box was former British no.1 Lucie Ahl, who witnessed something similar during her own career.

She added: «It happens. Certainly in the States. I experienced it a few times.

It can be a bit confusing because it's happened with blue skies. They get you straight off. I think that was just being explained to Kyrgios.» 'Complete lunacy' — Isner blasts Djokovic's US Open absence due to vaccination status