Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been ordered to appear before an Australian court next month in a case filed against him for allegedly attacking his former girlfriend last year, a development that comes just ahead of the player's first quarterfinals appearance at Wimbledon since his stunning debut at the event in the
Nick Kyrgios of Australia is playing Brandon Nakashima of the United States of America.
According to the Canberra Times, which first reported the story, Kyrgios has been ordered to appear before a local court in Australia's capital city on August 2.
Local police confirmed that a 27 year old man has been charged with common assault.
According to the report, the tennis star is aware of the summons and is treating the charges very seriously.
He is accused of grabbing his former girlfriend, Chiara Passari.
At a time when the tennis star is in the middle of his best run at Wimbledon, having made it to the quarterfinals for the first time since his phenomenal debut, the charges against him come at a good time. The fourth men's singles quarterfinals will be played on Wednesday. The Australian tennis star has been fined multiple times for his behavior at Wimbledon. He was accused of being a bully by his opponent after the Australian yelled at the umpire following an on-court incident. He was fined $4,000 for his actions during the match and $10,000 for spitting at the spectator.
John McEnroe was one of the surprising critics. McEnroe said that it was embarrassing while on commentary for the sports network. He doesn't have to do this. The sad thing is how good he is. Australian lawmaker and former tennis player John Alexander mocked McEnroe for his past behavior, calling him "reborn... men of extraordinary virtue."
Nick Kyrgios is accused of attacking his former girlfriend in Australia.
Nick Kyrgios will have to appear in court.
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