"Who’s gonna tell him that these are the kinds of new fans that he brings to the sport?" - Tennis world senses irony as Nick Kyrgios asks fans to show respect to players

Nick Kyrgios came forward in support of World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev after a fan recently heckled the Russian at the Canadian Open in Montreal.In the second round of the just concluded Masters 1000 tournament, the 28th-ranked Australian defeated defending champion Medvedev 6-7(1), 6-4, 6-2. Following his loss, a video emerged online in which the 26-year-old is seen engaging in a war of words with a fan at the venue.As Medvedev was leaving the stadium, a person can be heard calling him a &quot;loser.&quot; He immediately turned and walked up to the fan to confront him. After a few seconds of heated arguments, Medvedev walked away. Reacting to the video, Kyrgios called for respect towards the players from fans.&quot;Disgusting behaviour. This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect,&quot; Kyrgios tweeted.Nicholas Kyrgios@NickKyrgiosDisgusting behaviour ☹️ This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect. twitter.com/dmedvedevfans/…Meddy Family@dmedvedevfansGod, how awful can fans be when they chant ‘loser’ to a tennis player after a tough battle on the court 🏻Achieve something yourself in this life..Having respect for another person is an important rule of a human being.12223623God, how awful can fans be when they chant ‘loser’ to a tennis player after a tough battle on the court 👎🏻Achieve something yourself in this life..Having respect for another person is an important rule of a human being. https://t.co/raFBQ8AXN7Disgusting behaviour ☹️ This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect. twitter.com/dmedvedevfans/…However, his tweet didn't go down well with most of the followers and they let him know why. People reminded Kyrgios of the numerous occasions when he disrespected his opponents and match officials. Some even held him responsible for the creation of this kind of spectators. The Aussie was asked to follow his own advice before commenting on anyone else.&quot;And you,as well, though! You swearing is often vulgar, you show violent tendencies with racquet smashing and a whole lot worse in front of children watching. I’m a fan of all tennis players &amp; what they bring to the court but respect is earned and goes both ways,&quot; a fan tweeted.Margie 🏆×7@marjayhan@NickKyrgios And you,as well, though! You swearing is often vulgar, you show violent tendencies with racquet smashing and a whole lot worse in front of children watching. I’m a fan of all tennis players &amp; what they bring to the court but respect is earned and goes both ways1811@NickKyrgios And you,as well, though! You swearing is often vulgar, you show violent tendencies with racquet smashing and a whole lot worse in front of children watching. I’m a fan of all tennis players &amp; what they bring to the court but respect is earned and goes both ways&quot;You should heed your own advice when you abuse tennis officials. I admire your talent but not your behavior. I wouldn't bring any of my grandchildren to watch you play, because your on-court behavior sets a terrible example,&quot; another user posted.Donald Allen@donaldcallen@NickKyrgios You should heed your own advice when you abuse tennis officials. I admire your talent but not your behavior. I wouldn't bring any of my grandchildren to watch you play, because your on-court behavior sets a terrible example.10@NickKyrgios You should heed your own advice when you abuse tennis officials. I admire your talent but not your behavior. I wouldn't bring any of my grandchildren to watch you play, because your on-court behavior sets a terrible example.&quot;Dude you literally call tennis officials losers every match. You’re the last person who should call this behavior disgusting. Maybe take some of your own advice and treat them with more respect,&quot; another tweet read.Jared Greenspan@JGreenspaNY@NickKyrgios Dude you literally call tennis officials losers every match. You’re the last person who should call this behavior disgusting. Maybe take some of your own advice and treat them with more respect10@NickKyrgios Dude you literally call tennis officials losers every match. You’re the last person who should call this behavior disgusting. Maybe take some of your own advice and treat them with more respectHere are a few more reactions:Jwo@JosephWoffordI was harassed in the stands during this match, had people repeatedly put their hands on me who self IDed as your fans. I hope there can be more than just condemnation, but actual reflection upon why ppl who come to see you feel it’s ok to act this way towards Daniil and his fans twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…Nicholas Kyrgios@NickKyrgiosDisgusting behaviour ☹️ This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect. twitter.com/dmedvedevfans/…11815Disgusting behaviour ☹️ This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect. twitter.com/dmedvedevfans/…I was harassed in the stands during this match, had people repeatedly put their hands on me who self IDed as your fans. I hope there can be more than just condemnation, but actual reflection upon why ppl who come to see you feel it’s ok to act this way towards Daniil and his fans twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…ericka 🦋🌧 || danke seb 🐝💛@rubledeverwho’s gonna tell him that these are the kinds of new fans that he brings to the sport 🤨 twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…Nicholas Kyrgios@NickKyrgiosDisgusting behaviour ☹️ This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect. twitter.com/dmedvedevfans/…663Disgusting behaviour ☹️ This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect. twitter.com/dmedvedevfans/…who’s gonna tell him that these are the kinds of new fans that he brings to the sport 🤨 twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…Lyn Knott@lyn_knott@NickKyrgios &quot;Do as I say, not as I do&quot;. Ask umpires and line judges about being shown respect.1513@NickKyrgios &quot;Do as I say, not as I do&quot;. Ask umpires and line judges about being shown respect.val@valdeffThe hypocrisy you have. When you have disrespected players like Casper Ruud or Pablo Carreño Busta cuz they are better clay court player than you'll ever be...Players need to show some respect too Nicholas, to the fans, to other players and to umpires. twitter.com/NickKyrgios/st…Nicholas Kyrgios@NickKyrgiosDisgusting behaviour ☹️ This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect. twitter.com/dmedvedevfans/…483Disgusting behaviour ☹️ This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect. twitter.com/dmedvedevfans/…The hypocrisy you have. When you have disrespected players like Casper Ruud or Pablo Carreño Busta cuz they are better clay court player than you'll ever be...Players need to show some respect too Nicholas, to the fans, to other players and to umpires. twitter.com/NickKyrgios/st…Matthew.@MFallingStar18@NickKyrgios What exactly do you think your reputation is amongst players not named kokkinakis and djokovic471@NickKyrgios What exactly do you think your reputation is amongst players not named kokkinakis and djokovicRoger Traderer@rounick28@NickKyrgios Good to see some self criticism Nick, your behavior is indeed disgusting.24@NickKyrgios Good to see some self criticism Nick, your behavior is indeed disgusting.Doris@Dorli_Wihe is right its disgusting but him talking about respect ask Ruud , Tsitsipas or PCB and tons others how respectful he is twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…Nicholas Kyrgios@NickKyrgiosDisgusting behaviour ☹️ This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect. twitter.com/dmedvedevfans/…273Disgusting behaviour ☹️ This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect. twitter.com/dmedvedevfans/…he is right its disgusting but him talking about respect 😂😂😂 ask Ruud , Tsitsipas or PCB and tons others how respectful he is twitter.com/nickkyrgios/st…Sassy Jax 🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦@SassyJaxIsBack@NickKyrgios It’s true. Fans need to show respect. However, you’re not the person to teach this lesson. You disrespect your opponents, the officials, fans, and yourself at every turn.361@NickKyrgios It’s true. Fans need to show respect. However, you’re not the person to teach this lesson. You disrespect your opponents, the officials, fans, and yourself at every turn.Simon Bell@piggywig_1@NickKyrgios When I think of the word ‘respect’…the first person I think of is @NickKyrgios and the respect he pays his opponents on a regular basis. Not!16@NickKyrgios When I think of the word ‘respect’…the first person I think of is @NickKyrgios and the respect he pays his opponents on a regular basis. Not!Ben Gray@BenSkyWatcher1@NickKyrgios Isn't he one of your fans Nick?14@NickKyrgios Isn't he one of your fans Nick?She’s Come Undone ✨@PatriciaSoll1@NickKyrgios @DKTNNS It doesn’t matter if “this is the best we have…”. This behavior is uncalled for towards ANY player.8@NickKyrgios @DKTNNS It doesn’t matter if “this is the best we have…”. This behavior is uncalled for towards ANY player.Rebecca Winter@SkyCatch_Her@NickKyrgios It is disgusting. And reminds me of you. If that's not what want to be associated with, then change.572@NickKyrgios It is disgusting. And reminds me of you. If that's not what want to be associated with, then change.Nick Kyrgios to take on Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Cincinnati Masters R1Nick Kyrgios at the Canadian OpenNick Kyrgios is enjoying one of the best phases of his career this season. The Australian reached his maiden Grand Slam final at Wimbledon, but went down in four sets against 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.The 27-year-old then won his first singles title in three years at the Citi Open in Washington DC earlier this month. Not only that, he also won the doubles title with Jack Sock at the same tournament. At the Canadian Open, Kyrgios was stopped by eventual runner-up Hubert Hurkacz in the quarterfinals.The Aussie will now turn his attention to the Cincinnati Masters this week, where his first opponent is 37th-ranked Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. This will be the first time that the two players will lock horns on the tour.

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