Nick Kyrgios summoned to an Australian court in context of "domestic relationship"

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been summoned to a Canberra, Australia court for allegedly assaulting a former girlfriend late last year. In a report by The Canberra Times, Kyrgios, who is in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, is due to appear in court next month. “ACT Policing can confirm a 27-year-old Watson man is scheduled to face the ACT Magistrates Court on the 2nd of August in relation to one charge of common assault following an incident in December 2021,” police said on Tuesday afternoon. As per the report, the charges relate to Kyrgios’ ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari. If the charges are proven, Kyrgios could be sentenced to two years in jail. Barrister Jason Moffett told The Canberra Times that his client was aware of the allegation. “It’s in the context of a domestic relationship,” he was quoted as saying. “The nature of the allegation is serious, and Mr Kyrgios takes the allegation very seriously.” “Given the matter is before the court … he doesn’t have a comment at this stage, but in the fullness of time we’ll issue a media release,” said Barrister Jason Moffett who represents Kyrgios. Law firm Johannessen Legal subsequently released a statement on behalf of Kyrgios saying the tennis star “is not considered charged with an offence until the first appearance (in court)”. The firm added that “Kyrgios is committed to addressing any and all allegations once clear”. Kyrgios is due to take court on Wednesday where he faces Chile’s Cristian Garin at Wimbledon. This is his third deepest run at a major having reached this stage at the All England Club seven years ago and at the 2015 Australian Open. A spokesperson for the All England Club said the tournament organisers “have been made aware of legal proceedings involving Nick Kyrgios in Australia, and as they are ongoing, we are not in a position to offer a comment.” In a statement, the spokesperson added: “We are in touch with Nick’s team and he remains scheduled to play his quarter-final match tomorrow.” A spokesperson for the ATP men’s tennis tour wrote in an email: “The ATP is aware of the Australian case involving Nick Kyrgios but as legal proceedings are ongoing it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.” (with inputs from AP, AFP) Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News ,  India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.