Nick Kyrgios to appear in court over assaulting ex-girlfriend allegation
Police said it follows an incident in December last year, which Kyrgios' barrister says was "in the context of a domestic relationship".
Kyrgios is scheduled to appear at the Australia Capital Territory Magistrates' Court on 2 August.
He will play Chile's Cristian Garin in the Wimbledon last eight on Wednesday.
Kyrgios' barrister Jason Moffett, speaking to The Canberra Times in Australia, said: "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."
A police statement said: "ACT Policing can confirm a 27-year-old Watson man is scheduled to face the ACT Magistrates' Court on 2 August about one charge of common assault following an incident in December 2021."
The player's legal team said: "At present, the allegations are not considered fact by the court, and Mr Kyrgios is not considered charged with an offence until the first appearance."
Kyrgios was on-site practising at SW19 on Tuesday but moved to a court out of the view of reporters and photographers and did not answer any questions.
The Association of Tennis Professionals said: "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."
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