Kyrgios sledges Wawrinka and 'slut-shames' 'girlfriend' Vekic

Swiss player demands action after Australian tennis bad boy's insult is caught on camera

Nick Kyrgios
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Tennis badboy Nick Kyrgios has provoked outrage after sledging opponent Stan Wawrinka and "slut-shaming" his girlfriend at a tournament in Canada.

The Australian was caught on camera mouthing off at his rival as they changed ends during a clash at the Montreal Masters, and was heard telling the Swiss: "Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend. Sorry to tell you that mate."

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