All times AEDT (GMT +11). According to some fans, Kyrgios is not completely wrong here. The Aussie star was spotted by multiple tennis commentators at a pub next to the All England Club past 11pm (London time) the night before his highly anticipated second round match, scheduled on Centre Court for the early hours of Friday morning (AEST). Don't have an account? Kyrgios’ approach to one of the biggest grudge matches of the year has just added another layer of spice to what was already going to be compulsory viewing across the tennis world. The night before he plays Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios is out at a Wimbledon pub. Also Read: Karen Khachanov opens up on ugly spat with Nick Kyrgios. Nadal sensationally accused his rival of being disrespectful when they last clashed at the end of February. Kyrgios: You, you were at the pub last night. Busted! As good as the action on the grass was, it was in his post-game press conference where the real highlights were produced. One can see swapping of jerseys on a football field or players coming to lift their idols on shoulders in cricket. The young American lost to Nadal in straight sets but won many hearts. Based on his tweet, he doesn’t seem to be a big supporter of this culture where one gives too much respect to their opponent. There’s no guarantee I’m going to be here again in this position. Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios’ attention at Wimbledon quickly turned from a crushing defeat against Rafael Nadal to a new match. After the match, Korda even asked Nadal to autograph his T-shirt. I know that. Picture: Adam Pretty/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images. Nadal is ranked No. How their partnership came about was brought up and the answer from the Aussie was exactly how you’d expect it to have gone. Multiple claims then followed from other tennis fans and personalities claiming Kyrgios was still out past 11pm, before AAP journalist Darren Walton reported a source told him the Aussie was home before midnight. Nadal is ranked No. He only meant that the young Korde would never be able to beat Nadal with that mindset if he keeps on idolizing him to this extent. World No. Krawczyk, 25, is currently ranked inside the top 50 for doubles with her singles ranking sitting at 752. Get your 14-day free trial. I mean, it’s more exciting. A routine question from reporter Lucia Hoffman turned in an awkward direction as Kyrgios swivelled in his chair before recognising who he was talking to. Whatever the case, Nick Kyrgios is famous for his ‘to the point’ talking skills. Other matters aside, this was definitely a dream come true for Sebastian Korda. However, Nick Kyrgios didn’t think much of the move and he took a dig at the young American after this news broke in. Why would I apologise? The Aussie responded by labelling him “super salty” and also hit out at his uncle Toni, claiming the star’s former coach started the bad blood between the two camps. Nick Kyrgios’ press conference produced plenty of hysterical moments following his second round loss to Rafael Nadal. His inspiration Rafael Nadal will next face Jannik Sinner tomorrow at the quarter-finals of the French Open 2020. Rafael Nadal’s sly sledge ahead of his grudge match with Nick Kyrgios has been followed by a “legendary” response by the Aussie. The other side argued that this idol culture helps youngsters feel more comfortable around their idols. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. Even for Kyrgios, who has made a habit of playing video games to 3am the night before some of his biggest matches, this is a less than ideal preparation for a match against one of the greatest players tennis has ever seen. Kyrgios: I didn’t hit him. Could have an injury or something like that. Reporter: Do you regret not apologising for hitting him with the ball in the third set? I go into that match as an unbelievable underdog. While a disinterested Kyrgios can be easy fodder for lesser ranked players, he always tunes in against the big guns. Picture: Nicolas Asfouri/AFPSource:AFP. This is something that I can’t take for granted. The Aussie star was spotted by multiple tennis commentators at a pub next to the All England Club past 11pm (London time) the night before his highly anticipated second round match. The Spaniard was quick to respond and did not disappoint his opponent. After the match, Korda even asked Nadal to autograph his T-shirt. Sign up, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. Picture: Pedro Pardo/AFPSource:AFP. However, there is an ongoing debate on whether this culture affects the performances of youngsters and fans have had mixed reactions to Nick’s comments. “Probably why he got destroyed,” wrote Kyrgios on Twitter. “I mean, we have a mutual respect, but that’s about it I think.”. I don’t know, man. Korda hasn’t reacted to Nick’s statement so far. Against Novak Djokovic, Kyrgios is 2-0 and against Roger Federer he’s won once in six attempts. Just 24 hours after he admitted he and Nadal do not get on well enough to “go down to the Dog & Fox and have a beer together,” Kyrgios was spotted at the same venue with a drink in hand. Now eliminated from the singles, Kyrgios will turn his attention to the mixed doubles where he’ll partner up with Desirae Krawczyk from the USA. The moments of gold were sprinkled in with more hard hitting quotes from the supremely talented Aussie. The story erupted on social media when Eurosport TV commentator Miguel Seabra first noted Kyrgios was at the famous watering hole at 9.30pm (local time) and claimed to have “toasted” drinks with him. “My thoughts are very clear, no? NBA news 2020: LeBron James, finals, LA Lakers, result, scor... AFL trades 2020: Jordan De Goey contract news, Eddie McGuire... F1 news 2020: Daniel Ricciardo, Eifel Grand Prix, Renault, M... NFL news 2020: Dak Prescott injury, US reacts, tears, contra... Bledisloe Cup 2020: Wellington Stadium photo, Australia vs N... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. The story erupted on social media when Eurosport TV commentator Miguel Seabra first noted Kyrgios was at the famous watering hole, Dog & Fox, at 9.30pm (local time) and claimed to have “toasted” drinks with him. Honestly, I slid in her DMs bad. Kyrgios was at his best and didn’t refrain from any question thrown his way, even calling out a journalist over some late night antics. After a straight sets win over Yuichi Sugita at the All England Club, Nadal was quizzed about what he’s expecting against Kyrgios in round two. But Nadal won’t be getting any help from the other side of the net on Thursday. A left-hander from Palm Desert in California, she recently won the Nottingham Open WTA doubles title with her Italian doubles partner Giuliana Olmos. She was just like, Yeah, let’s play. And the winner is ... pic.twitter.com/XtwWtwqllh. Legendary status. That’s why their second-round match at Wimbledon is going to be must-watch tennis. The Spaniard was quick to respond and did not disappoint his opponent. “Normally against the best players, he wants to play tennis. 2 in the world while Kyrgios is unseeded at Wimbledon, so the Spaniard is the favourite to advance to the third round. To join the conversation, please Log in. 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Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios don’t get along. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site, pub next to the All England Club past 11pm, Kyrgios was firm in his stance he didn’t need to. Against Nadal his head-to-head record is 3-3, as it is with three-time grand slam champion Stan Wawrinka. I won the point. Kyrgios may have dropped the fourth set against fellow Aussie Jordan Thompson 0-6 in just 18 minutes in his Wimbledon opener, but he still showed plenty of fight to prevail in a five-set thriller against the in-form grass courter, who sits just one spot below his countryman in the world rankings. How did that partnership come about? It’s just not a combination seen often enough for some people’s liking. The clash between the two during the epic four-set contest captured the attention of tennis fans around the world, but it was his press conference that stole the limelight. Junior, Fletch and Shane Heal weigh in on the big issues in sport.