Nick Kyrgios claimed a fan had "700 drinks" during his Wimbledon loss to Novak Djokovic, and she has decided to sue the controversial Australian tennis player.
After Kyrgios claimed Anna Palus had "700 drinks" during his four-set loss to Novak Djokovic, she was momentarily removed from the Wimbledon final. The 32-year-old disputes the accusation, claiming that she had only had two drinks and that she had even been cheering on Kyrgios.
She released a statement via her attorneys Brett Wilson:
“On Sunday 10 July 2022 I attended the final of the Wimbledon tennis championships with my mother. It was an event we had been looking forward to for some time.
“During the course of the final, Nick Kyrgios made a reckless and entirely baseless allegation against me. Not only did this cause considerable harm on the day, resulting in my temporary removal from the arena, but Mr Kyrgios’s false allegation was broadcast to, and read by, millions around the world, causing me and my family very substantial damage and distress.
“I am not litigious, but after much consideration, I have concluded that that I have no alternative but to instruct my solicitors Brett Wilson LLP to bring defamation proceedings against Mr Kyrgios in order to clear my name. The need to obtain vindication, and to prevent repetition of the allegation, are the only reasons for taking legal action."
“Any damages recovered will be donated to charity. Given the extant claim, I am unable to comment further on the events of the day in question. I hope that Mr Kyrgios will reflect on the harm he has caused me and my family and offer a prompt resolution to this matter. However, if he is unwilling to do this, I am committed to obtaining vindication in the High Court.”
Palus was ordered to leave Centre Court during the championship match because Kyrgios seemed to be distracted by her presence in the crowd. Eventually she as allowed to return.
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