Winning a Grand Slam, that’s not essential for me at this moment in time.”© Eurosport, a Discovery Company 2020 – All rights reserved "The 24-year-old Kyrgios was later asked about some of the comments he directed towards his team in his box. Honestly, I don't care at all. "It's not like he's trying to stall for any advantage. They don’t deserve that. They do a lot of things for me on and off the court. Chat with us in Facebook Messenger.

"I don't wear underwear, so probably Gilles," he told reporters.The Spanish great won his second-round match with ease, and when told of Kyrgios' antics said: "I really don't care. When you beat me in Rome here a couple of years ago, nothing changed; I was the same person'. His impression raised a grin on the face of the chair umpire in Melbourne.Early in the third set his opponent, Gilles Simon of France, also received a time violation, and cracked up Kyrgios by doing his own rendition of Rafa's routine.The reaction was mixed on social media, with some agreeing with Kyrgios and others saying he would be better to try to match Nadal's efforts in winning 19 grand slams. It’s not acceptable from me.”Kyrgios said he is not thinking about winning a first Grand Slam victory given he has 16th seed Karen Khachanov next before he can even entertain the prospect of facing Nadal.“Dude, I’m in the third round,” said Kyrgios, who is yet to reach a Grand Slam semi-final.“I’m not looking at all to any of that stuff. At one point, Kygrios Kyrgios countered by criticizing Nadal's sometimes slow play between points.The controversial Kyrgios was given a suspended 16-week ban and fined $25,000 for "aggravated behaviour", subject to a six-month probationary period after smashing two rackets in temper at the Cincinnati Masters in August.Ahead of the Australian Open, Kyrgios broke down in tears at the ATP Cup after pledging to donate AUS $200 for every ace he hits at tournaments in January. A few points later Simon made his own personal Nadal imitation, making Kyrgios burst into laughter. "He's my polar opposite, like literally my polar opposite.

They do a lot of things for me on and off the court. "I was being a bit of a dickhead to them," he told reporters. It didn’t really matter too much.”And whose impression was better?

I just want to get better day-by-day, on and off the court. Nick Kyrgios and Gilles Simon mock Rafael Nadal at Australian Open Alexander Zverev hits out at Roger Federer tour criticism Both players mocked the … After Kyrgios wrapped up, the No. "It's a real thing and it's bigger than tennis," he said.After Kyrgios' first-round match in Melbourne, American great John McEnroe interviewed Kyrgios on court and pledged to donate $1000 to the bushfire fundraisers for every set Kyrgios wins at the Australian Open.Aus Open Day 4: Dirty rain delays play, Kyrgios mocks RafaAus Open Day 4: Dirty rain delays play, Kyrgios mocks RafaDominic Thiem on the Adria Tour, US Open and tennis in the age of coronavirusNovak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus after Adria Tour eventTime Out: Naomi Osaka draws and tries to come out of her shellSimona Halep: 2019 Wimbledon champion on lockdown in RomaniaTime Out: Andy Murray using lockdown to see his kids grow upTime Out with ATP star Milos Raonic: Quarantine life and Wimbledon cancellationAshleigh Barty's 2019 French Open win in her own words Kyrgios went on to post a 6-2 6-4 4-6 7-5 victory against Simon. After receiving a time violation, Kyrgios had even the umpire smiling when he proceeded to mime brushing his hair behind his ears before adjusting his shorts.The imitation of Nadal, who has become known for a meticulous routine before serving, was also replicated by Kyrgios’ opponent Gilles Simon when he received a time violation of his own.Kyrgios imitates Nadal – and even the umpire laughs!However, Nadal said he did not care about the impression as he gears up for the prospect of meeting Kyrgios in the fourth round - should they come through their respective third-round ties.“I really don’t care,” said Nadal, per Metro. I’m not even thinking about winning a Grand Slam at the moment.

Kyrgios has not minced words in the past about the 2009 Australian Open winner.
I’m not even thinking about winning a Grand Slam at the moment. Watch the video above That’s the ref’s discretion. Before all the fireworks of Kyrgios’ third set meltdown and epic fourth set comeback in the 6-2 6-4 4-6 7-5 win, the 24-year-old was busy having fun at Nadal’s expense.

There were two moments of great laughter on court when Kyrgios and Simon both tried to copy Nadal’s routine. It didn’t really matter too much.”And whose impression was better? Then again, mimicry can be mockery when Nick Kyrgios is involved. After being called out for a time violation when serving in his second-round match against Frenchman Gilles Simon, Kyrgios began acting up as he mimicked some of the between-point twitches Nadal is known to express. Winning a Grand Slam, that’s not essential for me at this moment in time.”© Eurosport, a Discovery Company 2020 – All rights reserved That's the second bad call we've seen from the umpire," Courier said. “I don’t know,” answered Kyrgios.


The imitation of Nadal, who has become known for a meticulous routine before serving, was also replicated by Kyrgios’ opponent Gilles Simon when he received a time violation of his own. “My behaviour towards my box was not acceptable tonight so in my next match I don’t want to do that.