Even by Nick Kyrgios’ standards, it’s been an eventful 24 hours.
He then threw his racket on the floor, kicked over a water bottle, and launched a chair into the middle of the court before saying “I’m done.” According to ATP regulations, a defaulted player loses all prize money, hotel accommodation and points accrued during that event.
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The result also means that Ruud, who had been leading 2-1 in the final set, will face Juan Martin del Potro in the next round.
These events come shortly after Kyrgios, ranked No. 36 in the world, had taken aim at rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Speaking to tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg on the “No Challenges Remaining” podcast, Kyrgios labeled the Spaniard “super salty,” saying that “every time I’ve beaten him… when he wins, it’s fine.
