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Kyrgios Erupts at Umpire in Wimbledon Comeback
2 Jul
Summary
- Kyrgios swore at umpire during Wimbledon doubles match loss.
- He has not reached a major singles round past the quarterfinals since 2022.
- Injuries have limited Kyrgios to four Grand Slam appearances since 2022.
Nick Kyrgios's long-awaited return to Wimbledon on Wednesday was marked by a heated exchange with an umpire during his first-round doubles match. After his serve was broken, Kyrgios directed expletives and expressed extreme frustration towards the official, declaring he 'doesn't give a s---' about potential fines due to 'dumb rules'.
This incident occurs as Kyrgios, 31, continues to battle injuries that have significantly curtailed his appearances in major tournaments since late 2022. He has participated in only four Grand Slams since then, with three of those being in doubles. His most recent singles performance in a major was a fourth consecutive first-round exit, having not progressed beyond the quarterfinals since the 2022 U.S. Open.
