Andy Murray's tough defeat to Stan Wawrinka in the first round of Roland Garros has generated a division of opinions within the circuit, where criticisms have appeared towards the Scotsman and other voices that see the words towards Murray as disproportionate.
All the controversy began with the statements of Mats Wilander in Eurosport, where the Swede regretted that Murray was given an invitation to the tournament instead of a young tennis player. “I'm still a little disappointed. Do you have the right to do that there? I did it and I shouldn't have. It was the biggest mistake of my career. I think Murray should stop thinking about himself and start thinking about who he was. Is he entitled to be there with invitations for the young players? “
Just read what Wilander said about @andy_murray …. shut up Mats, no one cares. Muzz, just know that how ever long you stay, we all appreciate and enjoy your tennis and banter. Also I've never watched a point of Mats Wilander. ????????????♂️
– Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) September 28, 2020
The answers to Wilander have not been made wait and one of the most forceful has been the Australian Nick Kyrgios, who directly told him to be quiet. “I've read what Wilander said about Andy Murray … Shut up Mats, nobody cares. Muzz (Murray), know that as long as you are around, we will appreciate and enjoy your tennis and your pranks. Also, I've never seen a point from Mats Wilander. “
Nor did Wilander's words sit well with Daniel Vallverdú, Wawrinka's coach, who regretted the Swedish's statements. “You have the right to have an opinion, but I also have the right to say that it is something PATETIC coming from Mats …” Without mentioning Wilander, Stan Wawrinka himself also added to the respects. “He (Murray) is a great example of a champion on and off the track. A lot of respect for my friend.”