'Lacks respect': Nadal lashes Kyrgios after Aussie's incredible win | SMHsport
Rafael Nadal has served up a verbal lashing to Nick Kyrgios, saying he "lacks respect" after the Australian's stunning three-set win over the world No.2 at the Mexico Open.
"He's a player who has enormous talent, could be winning grand slams or fighting for the No.1 ranking," Nadal said in Spanish.He went on to say: "I don't think he's a bad guy, but he lacks a little respect for the public and the rival."During the first set, Kyrgios appeared to not be giving a full effort on occasions and even flirted with pulling out of the match.
Nadal appeared to be upset in the tense third set tiebreak when Kyrgios complained to the chair umpire about the 17-time grand slam champion taking too long in between points when Kyrgios was serving.He saved nine break points throughout the match including coming back from 0-40 positions in the final two sets.
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