Nick Kyrgios defaulted from Italian Open after hurling chair across court

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Nick Kyrgios has been defaulted from the Italian Open. The volatile Australian was playing his second-round match against Norway’s Casper Ruud at the Foro Italico and had levelled the clash at one set all after losing the opener.

But, after being given a game penalty to trail 2-1, reportedly for swearing, Kyrgios hurled a chair on to the court, packed up his bag and walked off the court, with the umpire awarding the match to Ruud.

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from The Guardian http://bit.ly/2WTzcUB
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