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Nick Kyrgios slams ‘disgusting behaviour’ of fans who heckled Daniil Medvedev after loss at the Montreal Masters

Daniil Medvedev and Nick Kyrgios shake hands at the net. Kyrgios is wearing a backwards cap

Nick Kyrgios has slammed the “disgusting” behavior of some tennis fans, after video circulated on social media of Daniil Medvedev being heckled after his second round loss to the Australian in Montreal.

In a video re-tweeted by Kyrgios, Medvedev is shown being called a “loser” as he walks towards the locker room with security.

Medvedev then stops, turning and speaking with the fan, as someone shouts “you respect us and we respect you.”

Others can be heard imploring the fan to apologise.

On Twitter, Kyrgios labeled the fan’s behavior as “disgusting”.

“This is the best we have in the sport, fans need to show some respect.”

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The interaction came after Kyrgios had defeated the Russian world number one at the ATP’s Montreal Masters, 6-7 (2-7), 6-4, 6-2.

At a press conference for the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, Medvedev said he had felt compelled to approach the spectator.

“When someone mocks me, I’ll respond,” he said.

“It would be bad to let people shout bad things at me and just keep walking. I will ask what his problem is.”

Daniil Medvedev gestures as he answers press conference questions at the Cincinnati Masters
Daniil Medvedev responded to questions about the incident at a press conference for the Western and Southern Open.(Getty Images: Matthew Stockman)

Medvedev said he had also talked to the father of the fan who had called him a “loser”.

“The father of the guy said something to me also — I say: ‘Educate your kid’,” Medvedev said.

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Carlton’s Adam Saad calls for more education after spectator’s alleged Islamophobic remark

Adam Saad at Adelaide Airport

Carlton Football Club’s Adam Saad has expressed his disappointment over an Islamophobic remark allegedly directed at him by a spectator during Saturday night’s game at Adelaide Oval.

While at the airport waiting to fly out of Adelaide, Saad said he was aware of the alleged remark, which is being investigated by the AFL.

“It’s disappointing,” he said.

“At the end of the day, I know who I am as a person and us as a Muslim community.”

“As long as we can educate the person and move things forward.

“Those things shouldn’t be said.”

The Carlton Cheer Squad posted on Twitter that they were frustrated with the response by police and security at the oval, tagging the AFL, Carlton Football Club, Adelaide Football Club, the Adelaide Oval and SA Police in the post.

“Cops, Security, Ground Staff ‘talk to her’ and say ‘it’s been dealt with’ and tell us to leave it at that and she isn’t even kicked out of the ground.”

“Absolutely disgraceful.”

The AFL issued a statement on Sunday, saying that it is allegedly investigating comments made by a spectator at Adelaide Oval.

“Football is a place of inclusion and belonging, and there is no place for racist behavior in our game,” the statement said.

“Nobody in our game, or in the community, deserves to be discriminated against and vilified against due to their faith or race and there is simply no excuse for it.”

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Police and stadium security spoke to the Crows fans who were allegedly involved. (abcnews)

The Adelaide Football Club has also confirmed it is investigating.

“We do not tolerate, and strongly condemn, any form of discriminatory behavior and it has no place in football or society,” the statement said.

“Adelaide Oval should be an inclusive and family-friendly environment.”

A spokesperson for South Australia Police said officers and Adelaide Oval security attended the area on Saturday night and obtained the details of the people allegedly involved in the incident.

They said the matter had been referred to the AFL and Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority for investigation.

South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas said it was hard for him to comment on the matter because he did not know all of the circumstances.

“What I can say is this: Those sorts of comments aren’t welcome at the footy but also it’s true that, when they occur, they represent an absolute minority,” he said.

“The majority of people go the footy, they can get fired up but do it in an appropriate and respectful way, cognisant of the fact that it’s a family friendly environment.”

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