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A fan who was watching Nick Kyrgios play in the Wimbledon final is taking legal action against him.

solicitors have been instructed to bring defamation proceedings against the player.

She accuses the man of making a baseless accusation.

"Not only did this cause considerable harm on the day, resulting in my temporary removal from the arena, but Mr Kyrgios' false allegation was broadcast to and read by millions around the world, causing me and my family very substantial damage and distress," Palus said in a statement from solicitors Brett Wilson LLP.

She is drunk in the first row and talking to me in the middle of the game so I want to kick her out. The one who looks like she has had 700 drinks is the one who talks to me in the middle of the point.

"I am not litigious, but after much consideration I have concluded that I have no alternative but to instruct my solicitors to bring defamation proceedings against Mr. Kyrgios in order to clear my name," she said.

There are only two reasons for taking legal action. Damages will be given to charity.

I hope Mr. Kyrgios will take the time to reflect on the harm he has done to me and my family. If he isn't willing to do this, I'm going to get vindicated in the High Court.

The world number 26 will play in the US Open next week after reaching his first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon.

The team of Kyrgios has been contacted by the British Broadcasting Corporation.

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