Stefanos Tsitsipas reacts to Nick Kyrgios’ withdrawal from Australia’s United Cup

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Greek tennis star, Stefanos Tsitsipas, has taken a subtle dig at Nick Kyrgios after he withdrew from Australia’s inaugural United Cup at the last minute.

When fronting the media on Wednesday, Tsitsipas said: “I don’t see it as a surprise. I hope he enjoys his holidays.”

Kyrgios was set to headline the United Cup’s Thursday evening session in Sydney with a bumper match-up against Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie, but pulled out 24 hours before the match.

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece poses during a 2023 United Cup media opportunity at RAC Arena on December 28, 2022 in Perth, Australia. Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images.

The Wimbledon finalist is believed to have injured his ankle in an exhibition tournament in Dubai last week and has withdrawn from the mixed-team event to ensure he is fully fit for the Australian Open.

As for Kyrgios and Tsitsipas, the pair have had a fractious relationship which came to a head at Wimbledon this year when the latter said his Australian opponent had an “evil side” after a bad-tempered third-round match.

Source: perthnow.com.au

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