- Australian spat towards spectator and called line judge a ‘snitch’
- Kyrgios says umpire ignored request to eject abusive spectator
Wimbledon officials are deliberating over whether to fine Nick Kyrgios after he admitted he spat towards a spectator and called a line judge a “snitch” during a stormy first-round victory against Britain’s Paul Jubb.
The Australian claimed there were mitigating circumstances for his behaviour by accusing the umpire of ignoring his pleas for an abusive spectator to be ejected, and also blamed social media for creating a new breed of supporter who enjoys filming themselves abusing sports stars.