In a statement released on Tuesday, Anna Palous said the Australian tennis star had defamed her by making “a reckless and completely unfounded allegation”. “Not only did this cause significant damage on the day, resulting in my temporary removal from the arena, but Mr Kyrgios’ false claim was broadcast and read by millions around the world, causing me and my family very significant damage and distress . ” he said. Ms Palus has instructed her lawyers, Brett Wilson LLP, to take legal action against Mr Krygios if he does not offer “an immediate resolution of this matter”. He added that he will donate any damages he earns to charity. In a final he ended up losing to Novak Djokovic, Kyrgios became enraged midway through the third set, saying he had been disturbed by the noise of the crowd. “We are in a Wimbledon final. It almost cost me the game,” he complained to the referee. The official replied that it was impossible to determine who was responsible for the noise. “I know exactly who she is. He’s the one who drank 700 drinks, brother,” replied Krygios. Ms Palus, who watched the match with her mother, was ushered out of the stands before being allowed to return to her seat. The Polish lawyer later told the Sun she just wanted to show her support for Krygios. “He always says the crowd is against him and I wanted to show that we are for him, I wanted to encourage him,” he said. Nick Kyrgios complains to the referee during the 2022 Wimbledon men’s singles final. (REUTERS) “Maybe I took it too far…but I only had good intentions,” Ms Palus added. “I only had a Pimm’s and a rosé. It’s the temperature for me, I didn’t have a hat. I’m so sorry.” As well as Ms Palus’ possible case in Britain, the Australian tennis star also faces legal proceedings in her home country, which could lead to up to two years in prison. He failed to appear in an Australian court this week when he was charged with common assault for the first time. The case, which relates to the alleged treatment of his ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari, was adjourned to October 4. Kyrgios, who had no legal obligation to appear in court in the Australian capital, was represented by his lawyer Michael Kukulies-Smith. The 27-year-old was charged by police in July while playing in the Wimbledon run. The Australian was reduced to frustration for most of the final as Djokovic fought back from a set down to win his seventh Wimbledon title and 21st major trophy. Krygios is currently in the United States preparing for next week’s US Open.
