Nick Kyrgios has taken a sly dig at a tennis journalist for stating a fact on next-generation star, Alexander Zverev, that he hasn’t claimed a single top 10 victory in the 2019 season.
Alexander Zverev was defeated by world No.7 Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(6), 6-4 in the semifinals of the China Open 2019 on Saturday. This was his 3rd top 10 defeat of the season and the 18th defeat overall in 2019.
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Jose Morgado, who is a journalist at Diario Record, stated in a tweet that “Zverev has zero top 10 wins in 2019”
He further added, “To put this in context: Zverev, 22-year-old, has 21 career top 10 wins already. Four in the same week to win the ATP Finals 2018. Zero since.”
However, his tweet did not go down well with Nick Kyrgios as the Australian took a dig at him and retweeted with a comment saying – “And you will have zero in your entire life”.
And you will have zero your entire life https://t.co/93um49M9Yg
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) October 6, 2019
Jose Morgado replied to the Australian that “it’s a fact.”
While some fans liked Nick Kyrgios take on the tennis reporter, but many criticized him for taking a dig at a journalist, who is not a professional player and so he will certainly not be able to claim a victory over the top 10 ATP players.
Nick's tweet is spot kn.. Why should he have respect for José? José was gobbing off, and nick clipped him. Play on.
— Lucas Wheeler (@TheLucasWheeler) October 6, 2019
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— Ntokozo (@Toxie_) October 6, 2019
Usually enjoy your tweets, Nick, but this one is a bit off. He's not a pro tennis player, so odds are that will be the case. Maybe use the Twitter-verse to say something positive about Zverev, instead of something negative about someone you obviously have no respect for anyway 😎
— Dennis Passa (@DennisPassa) October 6, 2019
He is tennis reporter stating one fact. And interesting fact. Nothing wrong with that. He shows respect to players and loves the game IMO.
— Edith9 (@editka9) October 6, 2019
That escalated quickly.
José states a fact, what is wrong about it?
That you interpret he indicates Zverev is super bad?
Thought this is what you don't want for yourself – that people tell you what you think.— empinism💢 (@mykesma) October 6, 2019
Maybe Jose defeated a top-10 journalist once who knows
— Cineholic (@TennisIScruel) October 6, 2019
Earlier, Nick Kyrgios received a suspended 16-week ban and $25,000 (£20,300) fine for “aggravated behavior”, subject to a six-month probationary period.
However, the fine and suspension will be triggered only if the 24-year-old does not comply with certain conditions – including avoiding any further code violations incurring a fine.
Nick Kyrgios wrote, “Everyone, I can still play. I’m just on probation. I just have to keep a lid on my behavior that’s all.”
