Federer speaks about Kyrgios controversial on-court remarks

Seventeen-time grand slam champion Roger Federer aired out his thoughts about the biggest controversy surrounding tennis these past few days. He has added criticism to Nick Kyrgios' actions in his recent match with Stanislas Wawrinka.

"I think we all agree that he definitely crossed the line by a long shot," the 34-year old Swiss man is quoted by the Cincinnati Enquirer.

"We're not used to that kind of talk in tennis. I know in other sports it's quite common, maybe normal. Not in our sport, really.

"I think it's normal that the tour comes down hard on him and explains to him that it's not the way forward."

Kyrgios' has said derogatory remarks about Federer's compatriot and his rumored girlfriend Donna Vekic which was caught up by on-court microphones during his match against Wawrinka in Montreal. The 20-year-old Australian has been fined the maximum $10,000 by the ATP, which is conducting further investigation.

Federer also added that the incident is "not great for the sport, one that I think many players have tried to build up and make it a good image, build up a good image."

"We want kids to be wanting to get into this sport because it's a nice sport," Federer told a group of reporters.

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