On Sunday he defeated Daniil Medvedev to raise the cup in Washington and on Tuesday he appeared in Montreal to face the first round of the Rogers Cup against Kyle Edmund. "I had only one day to rest, but they are things of this sport," said Nick Kyrgios after his defeat in 67 minutes (6-3, 6-4), with which he evidenced that inconsistency that was constant in his career. "I am trying to maintain regularity, but it is very complicated. I am sure that if I can improve with that, I could stand up to anyone," added the Australian.
The Central Court also attended one of those episodes that have forged the cursed legend of Kyrgios. All in collation of a white towel, which he himself had requested from the chair judge before the game, since it did not seem to be due to the work of using those facilitated by the tournament. During the sixth, the Canberra player exploded in anger because he had not yet been given the towel.
"He couldn't get out of here," said the chair judge. "But you have a radio. I've asked you before the start." Are you telling me that you can't ask for a white towel on the radio? "Asked the enraged Kyrgios. The referee penalized him with a warning and after 20 minutes, one The ball collector finally brought the coveted accessory.
Rain break
It was not the only incident of a match that had to be suspended in the rain for 90 minutes. It was 4-4 in the second set and on return, the number 27 of the ATP ranking gave up its service to end up delivering the game.
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