Tsitsipas was whacked with a $14,680 effective for unsportsmanlike conduct, after he hit a ball into the group. Kyrgios had halted the match and demanded Tsitsipas be disqualified for the incident.

The 2 gamers shared an icy handshake on the internet after that match and issues have not thawed a lot within the meantime.

They united on courtroom for a weird doubles displaying in Saudi Arabia in December, however a fortnight later Tsitsipas took a swipe at Kyrgios for withdrawn from the United Cup.

Tsitsipas has additionally accused Kyrgios of being a bully previously, and on Sunday jumped on the alternative to as soon as once more clip his Aussie rival.

“He was the one who broke our relationship,” Tsitsipas stated when requested about Kyrgios.

“I did not do something. In 2022 Wimbledon I used to be solely attempting to compete, whereas he was taking part in the clown.

“It additionally is determined by how he wakes up every day.”

Upon seeing these feedback, Kyrgios took to Twitter to fireside again.

“Proper… that is the match he hit somebody within the crowd (with a ball),” he stated.

“Belted one other ball out of the stadium and obtained taught a lesson in entrance of one other full stadium.”

Neither Tsitsipas nor Kyrgios have received a singles grand slam occasion.

Tsitsipas misplaced the Australian Open last to Novak Djokovic in straight units final week.

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