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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 05: Nick Kyrgios of Australia is seen in his match against Borna Coric of Croatia during day five of the ATP 250 Murray River Open at Melbourne Park on February 05, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 05: Nick Kyrgios of Australia is seen in his match against Borna Coric of Croatia during day five of the ATP 250 Murray River Open at Melbourne Park on February 05, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)
A tennis fan sues Nick Kyrgios over his ‘700 drinks‘ remark during the Wimbledon final. The spectator had to leave Centre Court temporarily during the men’s Wimbledon final following Kyrgios’ complaints of distraction.
The world no. 26 eventually lost to Djokovic in the thrilling final, as the Serb won his 21st Grand Slam championship with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) win. The spectator, Anna Palus, who was forced to step out of Centre Court, recently described Kyrgios’ complaints as “a reckless and entirely baseless allegation against me.“
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The reason for the removal of the spectator from Centre Court
Nick Kyrgios, who was competing in his first Grand Slam final, complained to the umpire about how a spectator was distracting him between points. He requested the umpire, Renaud Lichtenstein, to remove the spectator who he described as ‘who looks like she’s had about 700 drinks bro’
“Not only did this cause considerable harm on the day, resulting in my temporary removal from the arena, but Mr Kyrgios’ false allegation was broadcast to and read by millions around the world, causing me and my family very substantial damage and distress,” Anna Palus explained in a statement.
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She also added that the damages recovered, if any, would go towards charity. The statement also made it abundantly clear that she was prepared to take the matter to the High Court if it was unresolved.
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 09: Nick Kyrgios of Australia celebrates winning a point during his quarter final singles match against Cameron Norrie of Great Britain during day seven of the 2020 ATP Cup at Ken Rosewall Arena on January 09, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Right from the moment he entered the tour, Kyrgios was known for his explosive behavior. Although mostly he faces hefty fines from the ATP, this time, he may have to face serious repercussions. Considering that the spectator is willing to go the distance in her legal battle.
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The 27-year-old Kyrgios, who recently made his first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon, is getting ready to compete in the US Open. The last Grand Slam event of the season gets underway in New York next week.
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