Player Finishes His US Open Match With a Meltdown
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios threw a fit following a match at the U.S. open. CNN noted that this could have been his first opportunity to win a grand slam. He ultimately lost to Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the…
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios threw a fit following a match at the U.S. open.
CNN noted that this could have been his first opportunity to win a grand slam.
He ultimately lost to Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals.
After his loss, Kyrgios could be seen smashing his tennis racket repeatedly on the court.
He proceeded to pick another one up and throw it on the ground.
Watch the video below:
Kyrgios later told reporters he felt like “sh*t.”
He added, “I feel like I’ve let so many people down. These four tournaments are the only ones that ever are going to matter. It’s just like you’ve got to start it all again. I have to wait till Australian Open. It’s just devastating. Like, it’s heartbreaking. Not just for me, but for everyone that I know that wants me to win.”
Earlier this week, it was reported that Kyrgios was fined $4,000 for his actions during his victory over Daniil Medvedev at the event.
He was reportedly fined for an audible obscenity.
Prior to that incident, Kyrgios was fined