Tennis Tennis Nick Kyrgios forfeits game after Italian Open meltdown Kyrgio was serving at 1-1 in the third set against Casper Ruud when the referee gave a point against him for unsportsmanlike conduct for swearing. AFP 16 May, 2019 20:53 IST Kyrgios defaulted the match with Ruud winning 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 2-1 to advance to the third round. - AP AFP 16 May, 2019 20:53 IST Australian Nick Kyrgios forfeited his second-round game at the Italian Open on Thursday after walking off court against Norwegian Casper Ruud.The controversial figure was serving at 1-1 in the third set when the referee gave a point against him for unsportsmanlike conduct for swearing.READ | Kyrgios tears into 'cringeworthy' Djokovic and 'super salty' Nadal His response was to kick a water bottle before throwing a chair, packing his bag and then storming off court.Kyrgios defaulted the match with Ruud winning 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 2-1 to advance to the third round. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.
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