The quick-playing Kyrgios tried an underarm serve late on in the encounter in an effort to catch Nadal off guard, after the 17-times grand slam champion had moved far behind the baseline to receive. Kyrgios improved his career record against Nadal to 3-3 but his antics on court during the second round match seemingly annoyed the world number two. Kyrgios topples Nadal to reach Acapulco quarter-finals“He’s a player who has enormous talent, could be winning grand slams or fighting for the top positions of the ranking, but there is a reason why he is where he is,” Nadal said. “He lacks respect for the public, the opponent and toward himself,” added Nadal, who said he did not think Kyrgios was a “bad guy”. I’ve got my game, he’s got his own game.” Kyrgios, who takes very little time between points on serve, defended his quick play.

Source: The Express Tribune March 01, 2019 07:35 UTC