The two played an ominous yet captivating clash in the third round at Wimbledon, which the Australian won 6-7 (2) 6-4 6-3 7-6 (7).
Kyrgios was warned of cursing and then demanded that Tsitsipas fail after the Greek hit a ball near a spectator’s head after losing the second set.
Tsitsipas was cleared up by his opponent’s antics, and hit the ball straight at him twice, and the drama continued in the post-match press conferences as he claimed Kyrgios had “an evil side”.
Kyrgios later laughed at Tsitsipas’ remarks about bullying, saying his opponent had “serious problems”.
“I do not know what to say. I’m not sure how I bullied him. He was the one who hit balls at me, he was the one who hit a spectator, he was the one who knocked it out. hit the stadium, ”said Kyrgios, who is in the last 16 for the fourth time.
“I did nothing to Stefanos today that was disrespectful. I did not drill him with balls. To come in here and say I bullied him, it’s just soft. We were not cut from the same cloth. I come up against guys who are real competitors.
“I have a lot of friends in the locker room, just to let you know. I’m actually one of the most beloved. I’m ready. He was not held. Let’s just put it there.”