Nick Kyrgios’ Reaction to Andrew Castle Bringing Up Infamous Wimbledon Rant

Nick Kyrgios found himself in an unexpected situation during his time as a pundit for the BBC at Wimbledon when commentator Andrew Castle brought up his infamous rant from the 2022 final against Novak Djokovic. The Australian tennis player, known for his outspoken and controversial nature, was taken aback when Castle jokingly mentioned the incident on live television.

During the 2022 Wimbledon final, Kyrgios had a heated exchange with a spectator, accusing her of being drunk and distracting him during the match. This ultimately led to Kyrgios losing the final to Djokovic, as well as having to donate £20,000 to charity and issue a statement retracting his words about the spectator.

While commentating on a match between British player Draper and Norrie, Castle made a light-hearted comment about someone potentially having had “500 beers.” Kyrgios quickly responded, expressing concern about mentioning such incidents and jokingly trying to avoid getting in trouble.

The exchange between Castle and Kyrgios prompted laughter from fellow commentator Tim Henman before they moved on from the topic. Kyrgios’ controversial past and his ongoing efforts to find a balance between his outspoken nature and professional conduct were highlighted during the banter with Castle.

The incident serves as a reminder of Kyrgios’ colorful career in tennis, marked by both his talent on the court and his controversial behavior off it. Despite the incident being brought up unexpectedly during the broadcast, Kyrgios handled it with humor and grace, showing a willingness to move on from past controversies.