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World of Sport

01st Jul 2015

VINE: Controversial Nick Kyrgios snaps at Wimbledon umpire: “Do you feel strong up there?”

Textbook Kyrgios

Darragh Murphy

Nick Kyrgios continues to make headlines on and off the Wimbledon court.

The 20-year-old snapped at the umpire during his straight sets victory over Juan Monaco today.

It’s difficult to tell what the official said to the short-tempered Australian but Kyrgios clearly didn’t like it as he responded with an aggressive “Is that a threat? Does it feel good to be in the chair up there? Do you feel strong up there?”

“You’re a real champion,” he continued. “Did you get your point across?”

The tirade is just the latest controversy surrounding the world number 29 as, just two days ago, he responded to a line call against him by shouting “dirty scum” and later refused to continue playing.

Tennis has got a new John McEnroe ladies and gents.