Tennis-'Perfection with petulance', enigma Kyrgios frustrates Australia


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 11 Jul 2022

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 10, 2022 Australia's Nick Kyrgios reacts during the men's singles final against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Toby Melville

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's media marked rather than celebrated Nick Kyrgios's run to the Wimbledon final on Monday, mixing praise for his play with condemnation of his outbursts at officials, fans and his own entourage.

Kyrgios was hailed for the brilliance of his tennis in the opening set but panned for his erratic behaviour as Novak Djokovic rounded out a 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) victory to clinch his 21st major title.

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