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Nick Kyrgios Continues to Take Dig at Stefanos Tsitsipas Toilet Breaks, Gets Code Violation at US Open 2021
Two contrasting personalities, Nick Kyrgios and Roberto Bautista Agut battled each other in the US Open 2021 opening round. Consequently, the Louis Armstrong Stadium saw the two exhibit their exceptional qualities on the court. However, Kyrgios had some complains about the court conditions.
Since the Aussie star is one of the biggest servers in the sport, fast hard courts suit his game the most. Typically, hard courts in Flushing Meadows do deliver fast-paced matches. But, it is the night session, where the courts turn a bit slower than day time.
Aug 9, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Nick Kyrgios of Australia goes to return a ball to Reilly Opelka of the United States (not pictured) at Aviva Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Expressing his mind loudly, Kyrgios stated that the courts are ‘not playing fast enough.‘ As a result, the Spaniard Bautista Agut took all advantage as the Aussie’s serve took a big blow.
Kyrgios not happy with the midnight conditions on Louis Armstrong Stadium, saying the courts are not playing fast enough.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) August 31, 2021
Roberto Bautista Agut dominates Nick Kyrgios in US Open 2021 R1
Coming into this match, both Kyrgios and Bautista Agut had some inconsistent performances on their back. However, given the American Grand Slam repute, they well understood the stake.
Unsurprisingly, the Aussie maverick also brought his temper for this match. It, most certainly, has history of elevating his game. Yet, it was the disciplined Spanish who took the opening set 6-3.
In the second set of the match, Kyrgios did not stop talking about the court conditions. Clearly, he felt uncomfortable; however, lack of match time could also be a responsible for it.
Meanwhile, the calm and composed Spaniard stayed in the game and registered a break in the second set. Conversely, the restless Kyrgios received a warning for time violation 5-3 down.
Kyrgios testing Bernardes. Gets a warning.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) August 31, 2021
Additionally, Kyrgios argued with the chair umpire that if Stefanos Tsitsipas can take 20 minutes bathroom break, how does he get the time violation. Undeniably, there was so much to come from this encounter.
Kyrgios asking Bernades again about Tsitsipas’ toilet breaks.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) August 31, 2021
Also Read: Stefanos Tsitsipas and His Long History of Controversial Toilet Breaks
Who will Kyrgios or Bautista Agut play next in the US Open 2021?
According to the draw, the winner between Kyrgios and Bautista Agut will play Emil Ruusuvuori in the second round. The Finland professional defeated Kamil Majchrzak 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.
Aug 13, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain returns a ball to Reilly Opelka of the United States (not pictured) at Aviva Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Furthermore, either of them could potentially face fifth seed Andrey Rublev in the third round. Hence, a win in the opening round would boost their confidence equally and set in motion their US Open campaign.
Who do you think will go to the next round? The score as of now, 6-3, 6-4* in favor of Bautista Agut.
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