Nick Kyrgios throws chair across tennis court during meltdown
Updated | By Breakfast with Martin Bester
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios is making headlines again after throwing a chair during an on-court meltdown.
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios was competing in the second-round of the Italian Open when the crazy incident occurred.
Kyrgios, who is no stranger to controversy, was handed a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct after he shouted at a member of the crowd.
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As a result of the penalty - and in a fit of rage, he threw his racket on the floor and kicked over a water bottle. The crowd was shocked again when he threw a chair across the court, before muttering: "I'm done."
Kyrgios was disqualified from the tournament and his opponent Casper Ruud will advance to the third round to face Juan Martin del Potro.
The meltdown has gone viral on social media.
WARNING: This video contains foul language.
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NSFW: Nick Kyrgios absolutely loses it at the Italian Open 😳
— SI Tennis (@SI_Tennis) May 16, 2019
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— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 16, 2019
Kyrgios gets a game penalty and then walks off court, handing Casper Ruud a place in the last 16#ibi19 pic.twitter.com/T4jhvbV1RN
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