Nick Kyrgios has continued his pre-match war of words against ‘salty’ Rafael Nadal in their second-round Wimbledon grudge match, complaining about the legendary Spaniards pace of play in a foul-mouthed rant.
A focused Nadal let his racquet do the talking early in the highly-anticipated clash on centre court, breaking Kyrgios' first service game to race to a 3-0 lead before taking the opening set 6-3.
Buth the controversial Kyrgios quickly became distracted and could be clearly heard complaining about the length of time the fastidious Nadal was taking between serves.
“It’s bull****, he just f***ing does what he wants,” Kyrgios could be clearly heard saying on the live broadcast.
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Kyrgios, now returning, then also complains about Nadal's rhythm.
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) July 4, 2019
"It's too long between serves, it's bullshit. He just fucking does what he wants." #Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios on Rafa Nadal "it's too long before he serves, it's bullshit" #bbctennis #Wimbledon
— Chris Goldsmith (@TheTennisTalker) July 4, 2019
As always, Kyrgios stirred up tennis fans who flocked to social media to have their say.
Shut up moaning Kyrgios. Whenever he is losing, it’s always everyone else’s fault. #Wimbledon
— #TeamLH44 (@Nadal_LH_Fan) July 4, 2019
Kyrgios not happy at the length it takes Nadal to serve 😆 #Kyrgios #Nadal #NadalKyrgios #Wimbledon #Wimbledon2019 #bbctennis
— Margie (@marjayhan) July 4, 2019
#Wimbledon2019 #Wimbledon there is a straight forward answer to Kyrgios if he doesn't like the way Nadal plays. And that is to feck off, the whiney little child.
— Julian (@The_Whetherman) July 4, 2019
But not everyone disagreed with the Australian’s complaints against Nadal, who has been known for his deliberate approach throughout his legendary career.
Kyrgios is 100% correct. Don’t know why everyone just blindly accepts having to play at Nadal’s laborious pace - presumably becuase he’s won a lot. Server sets the pace. Them’s the rules #bbctennis
— David Jones (@djthedavid) July 4, 2019
@Wimbledon #Wimbledon
— Luuk B.🐰 (@147Luuk) July 4, 2019
Kyrgios has a good point when he says it's ridiculous how long he has to wait for Nadal to be ready with all his tics.
But the ref is never going to choose his side over Nadal's.
Both have fair complaints against each other but understandable to be salty against someone who doesn’t show the same respect & work ethic that’s been demanded from you your whole life-not that he has to live to your ethical standards. Nick not helping himself tho #Nadal #Kyrgios pic.twitter.com/kMxrqNaF0K
— Pip Coomes (@PipCoomes) July 4, 2019
