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Nick Kyrgios lacks respect, says Rafael Nadal after Mexican Open defeat

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios “lacks respect for the public, the rival and himself”, says world number two Rafael Nadal.

The 17-time Grand Slam champion lost a dramatic second-round match to world number 72 Kyrgios 3-6 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (8-6) at the Mexican Open in Acapulco.

Kyrgios served underarm late on during the match against the Spaniard.

Nadal said: “He’s a player who has the talent to win Grand Slams – a player who can fight for the top rankings, but there’s a reason he is where he is.”

 

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