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Kyrgios Makes Brief, Sweary Final Wimbledon Return
Kyrgios returned to Wimbledon in doubles and was fined after swearing at the chair umpire before he and Alexander Bublik lost 6-3, 6-4.
- On Wednesday, Australian Nick Kyrgios marked his return to the All England Club with a tense outburst during his men's doubles match, swearing at an umpire and declaring he did not care about potential fines.
- Plagued by injuries for years, the 31-year-old did not receive a singles wildcard but secured an invite for the men's doubles alongside partner Alexander Bublik, marking his first Wimbledon appearance since the 2022 final.
- On Court 17, the scratch pairing faced sixth seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic, losing 6-3, 6-4 and exiting the tournament in the first round.
- During the second set, French umpire Manuel Absolu addressed Kyrgios, who responded, "Honestly, at this point you can fine me, I honestly don't even care." All these rules are so dumb anyway.
- Marking his first appearance since reaching the 2022 final against Novak Djokovic, Kyrgios expressed optimism about his physical recovery, stating he remained pleased with his recent progress despite the early defeat.
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Nick Kyrgios says he played his 'last Wimbledon' after doubles loss
Nick Kyrgios has shared he has played his "last Wimbledon" after losing in his first-round doubles match.The 31-year-old Australian has had several injuries to overcome in recent years, including a knee operation and wrist surgery.Kyrgios has only featured in four singles matches this year and played in his first Wimbledon since the 2022 final, where he lost to Novak Djokovic.The Australian was in action with partner Alexander Bublik, losing 6-3…
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Nick Kyrgios' Wimbledon return after a four-year absence ended with a loss in the opening round of the men's doubles. But more than the loss, the Australian's heated exchange with the umpire was more talked about.
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