Anna Palus says the comments were broadcast to and read by “millions around the world” and caused her and her family “substantial damage and distress”.
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In a statement released by her solicitors on Tuesday, Anna Palus said the 27-year-old Australian had defamed her by making "a reckless and entirely baseless allegation". Nick Kyrgios was appearing in his first Grand Slam final and took the first set against Novak Djokovic but lost his cool as he headed to a four-set defeat by the Serbian tennis star on Centre Court.Asked by the umpire to identify the fan, Kyrgios then said: "The one with the dress, the one who looks like she's had about 700 drinks, bro!"
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