The Australian did not hide his discomfort with the linesman’s decision during the duel between the Chilean and Nuno Borges (62nd).
The tennis world is taking a stand following the controversial point between Christian Garin and Nuno Borges in the ATP quarter-finals in Estoril. Various specialists and thousands of supporters flooded the networks with their positions on the judge’s remuneration, which ended up saving the national team a break. Of course, few have been as blunt as Nick Kyrgios.
Through his account X, former Twitter, the Australian did not hide his disagreement with the determination of the referee, who decided to give a point to Garin after a controversial exchange. The situation dates back to the fifth game of the second set, when the Chilean had to defend a break point. In the middle of the shoveling, a sound of exit was heard in the audience which made Nunes stop, who after a second of hesitation came back to the point. This is precisely where the Chilean missed his right, claiming that the Portuguese had confused him before hitting.
The linesman chose to give the point to the northerner, which caused the annoyance of the Portuguese and all the supporters present in the stadium. So much so that after that, Garin got screwed in almost everything that was left of the duel.
A sequence of images which raised the debate and which Nick Kyrgios addressed openly. “This referee should be fired and never again take his place in another party. Shame,” he posted.
Incendiary message that did not stop there, since he also responded to a video where Garin was coming out explaining what happened. The Chilean explained his vision of the point in the mixed zone, specifying that he was not sure of the payment: “He stopped the point. I stopped too. I don’t know if that’s what I mean or if we should repeat it. I have to check it. I will check later . Afterwards, the atmosphere was crazy and I’m so proud of myself. It was a bit boring during the match, I understand people’s frustration, he is a great opponent, he fought for every point and he will continue to play well this season,” he said.
Kyrgios’ response to this statement was just as harsh as his previous message. “How can you say you won this point? Just because he stopped moving doesn’t mean he stopped the stitch? At best, a repeat. You missed the ball on the doubles line, how can you win the point? »
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