Rafael Nadal beat Nick Kyrgios in a heated encounter on Center Court at Wimbledon
In a city known for its vibrant theater life, the best place in London Thursday had to be Center Court at Wimbledon for Rafael Nadal's emotional victory against Nick Kyrgios in a second-round blockbuster that overflowed with activity.
It was one night only with an encore sadly having to wait until the next time the bitter rivals happen to be paired together at a tournament. Respect.#Wimbledon | @RafaelNadal | @NickKyrgios pic.twitter.com/VPEXttuRfo — Wimbledon July 4, 2019 Often cast as the villain, Kyrgios certainly played the part in the three-hour thriller when he labeled chair umpire Damien Dumusois a"disgrace" for the way he officiated Nadal's unhurried play, earned an unsportsmanlike conduct warning for his constant chatter with the Frenchman and lashed a forehand at Nadal that left the world No. 2 seething.Nadal regularly whipped up the crowd, desperately urging them to get behind him, particularly in the third set.
— Wimbledon July 4, 2019 Once again, he won the point as Nadal sent a forehand into the net. There were even more laughs when Kyrgios sneezed three times in succession but they vanished when the world No. 43 ripped a laser forehand pass at Nadal at 4-4 in the third. The volley was too hot to handle for Nadal, who glared at Kyrgios as he returned to his baseline. Kyrgios didn't see it as his back was toward his foe.
Will Nadal pass Federer for grand slam wins? 03:52Nadal affectedNadal got back on serve but claimed he was put off by Kyrgios' conversation with Dumusois readying to serve at 3-4. Nadal waited in his chair when"time" was called by Dumusois and took his time to serve and receive, which all irked Kyrgios. Nadal was duly broken and the set was done. As can be the case on grass, small pockets of points can decide matters. It happened in both the tiebreaks.
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