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How dare you say that, Nick Kyrgios

30th June, 2015
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Nick Kyrgios has a great chance of becoming a top ten player. (Photo: AFP)
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30th June, 2015
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When Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios muttered the words “I’m not going to play” during his first round Wimbledon match over Argentine Diego Schwartzman after a line dispute left him arguing with chair umpire Mohammed Layhani I lost total respect for him.

How dare Nick say something that is not only extremely childish, but also a disgrace given his short time in the game.

I don’t care if he’s the next big thing or even if he wins the title, I am done with these immature spoilt sports stars acting as they like, and expecting everyone to accept it.

He then later muttered “Dirty scum” which was picked up by the on court Microphones.

What a dreadful example Nick was for young aspiring athletes; for those who want to play at the highest level but with the utmost respect for officialdom and their opponents.

Tennis Australia must step in, but I fear they will tread carefully as not to upset their goose that they hope will lay the golden tennis egg. Tennis Australia needs to show absolute leadership, as they represent every young tennis player in the land, along with those players parents.

Nick doesn’t not need to be fined. Money is no issue to him. Nick needs to be suspended from the game, and forced to apologise to the fans, sincerely and with compassion.

Tennis Australia are desperate for him to play Davis Cup, but I would ban him from the competition. Teach him a lesson, and show the world that this type of behaviour is simply not acceptable.

Nick is already in denial. When asked about the “Scum” comment he told reporters the comment was aimed at himself.

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Now that’s a worry. You do wrong, you admit it and you say you are sorry. Not Nick.

When asked if he expected a fine, he replied “it wouldn’t bother me one bit”.

So now this issue is not about Nick anymore, it is about Tennis Australia. How will they handle this? What will they say to the public and Nick? What leadership will the national body show?

Time and time again we have seen a situation similar to the arise, and time and time again we have been disappointed with the actions taken.

Why? It is simply because the ruling body doesn’t want to upset their asset? Let’s hope the decision that is made doesn’t show contempt for the fans and young athletes who look up and follow the lead of these athletes.

My stance is radical, and perhaps seen by some as over the top, but there are times when we must step in and be strong for the greater good.

But somehow I don’t think Tennis Australia and I are on the same court.

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