Tsitsipas tees off at Kyrgios in Netflix documentary

// Netflix's Break Point series is set to reignite the rivalry between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios, after the Greek star told the program the Aussie brings an "uneducated approach" to playing tennis. The two have had a chequered past, with their heated showdown during the third round at Wimbledon last year, leading to claims of "bullying" by Tsitsipas, while Kyrgios called for the world No.5 to be defaulted after he hit a ball into the crowd and appeared to hit someone. The pair had a chance to put their differences behind them in Saudi Arabia at the end of last year when they were teamed up to play doubles in an exhibition event. But that chance seemed to pass them by, with the new series of Break Point shedding light on their testy relationship. READ MORE: Meaning behind the Zulu word Maroons have adopted READ MORE: Aussie records tumble as stars shine in Europe READ MORE: Sailor who 'ignited Australia's obsession' dies Tsitsipas told producers Kyrgios' approach to the game lacked respect. "He's brought NBA basketball attitude to tennis. I'd describe it as an uneducated approach to playing tennis. Tennis is a gentleman's sport, it's all about respect," Tsitsipas said. "We're not playing basketball. He kept putting his towel in my box." Tsitsipas added: "There was zero respect coming out of my opponent that day (at Wimbledon). He kept pressing my buttons non stop – and of course I got annoyed. He just loves attention. And if he gets none of that, it is complete destruction. It was too much for me. All that anger built up so much." After the Wimbledon clash, Kyrgios told reporters the match descended into a circus, apologising for "getting angry." "It was a great match to win but unfortunately it got turned into a silly circus show. I am very sorry that it escalated that way. I ended up getting angry," he said. He continued, "It was an insane match. The tennis world painted me as this crazy villain. But I love that. I thrive in those moments. I thrive in the chaos. I love to see when my opponent is more focused on me than the tennis." For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here! Netflix's Break Point series is set to reignite the rivalry between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios, after the Greek star told the program the Aussie brings an "uneducated approach" to playing tennis. The two have had a chequered past, with their heated showdown during the third round at Wimbledon last year, leading to claims of "bullying" by Tsitsipas, while Kyrgios called for the world No.5 to be defaulted after he hit a ball into the crowd and appeared to hit someone. The pair had a chance to put their differences behind them in Saudi Arabia at the end of last year when they were teamed up to play doubles in an exhibition event. But that chance seemed to pass them by, with the new series of Break Point shedding light on their testy relationship. READ MORE: Meaning behind the Zulu word Maroons have adopted READ MORE: Aussie records tumble as stars shine in Europe READ MORE: Sailor who 'ignited Australia's obsession' dies Tsitsipas told producers Kyrgios' approach to the game lacked respect. "He's brought NBA basketball attitude to tennis. I'd describe it as an uneducated approach to playing tennis. Tennis is a gentleman's sport, it's all about respect," Tsitsipas said. "We're not playing basketball. He kept putting his towel in my box." Tsitsipas added: "There was zero respect coming out of my opponent that day (at Wimbledon). He kept pressing my buttons non stop – and of course I got annoyed. He just loves attention. And if he gets none of that, it is complete destruction. It was too much for me. All that anger built up so much." After the Wimbledon clash, Kyrgios told reporters the match descended into a circus, apologising for "getting angry." "It was a great match to win but unfortunately it got turned into a silly circus show. I am very sorry that it escalated that way. I ended up getting angry," he said. He continued, "It was an insane match. The tennis world painted me as this crazy villain. But I love that. I thrive in those moments. I thrive in the chaos. I love to see when my opponent is more focused on me than the tennis." For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here! https://ift.tt/GS1AMXL //