TA officials get shirty
THE brother of tennis star Nick Kyrgios can expect to be issued a ‘‘please explain’’ from Tennis Australia for donning loud T-shirts advertising a betting company during the Australian Open coverage. During Kyrgios’ first two wins at Melbourne Park, older brother Christos Kyrgios has appeared in the player’s box wearing a bright blue shirt emblazoned with slogans and the SportsBet logo.
The shirts have been shown on the Seven Network telecast from 7pm. Last year new laws made it illegal for betting ads to be aired before 8.30pm.
Tournament boss Craig Tiley said: “He’s entitled to wear what he wants to wear. Is it ideal to wear that form of overt marketing like that? No.’’
William Hill is the grand slam’s official betting partner.