Nick Kyrgios settles legal battle with spectator following Wimbledon final

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Tennis superstar, Nick Kyrgios has apologised to a fan that he accused of being drunk during his loss at this year’s Wimbledon final, donating over $20,000 to a charity of her choice following a legal case.

During the match, Kyrgios accused the spectator of speaking to him during points and when probed by the umpire to identify her, the tennis star replied, “The one with the dress, the one who looks like she’s had about 700 drinks, bro!”

In August, Anna Palus filed a lawsuit against the 27-year-old Australian, alleging that he had defamed her by making “a reckless and wholly unfounded charge.”

In a public statement, Kyrgios apologised to Ms Palus and announed he would be making a monetary donation to a charity of her choice.

“I told the umpire that a fan, who I now know to be Anna Palus, was distracting me during the match, believing that she was drunk,” Kyrgios said.

“I accept that belief was mistaken, and I apologise.

“To make amends, I have donated 20,000 pounds to the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, a charity chosen by Ms Palus. I will not be commenting on this matter again.”

Source: ABC

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