Nick Kyrgios to appear in Australian court over common assault charge

CHARGED: Nick Kyrgios has reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Pic: John Walton/PA.

Wimbledon quarter-finalist Nick Kyrgios is set to appear in court in Australia next month in relation to a charge of common assault.

The world number 40, who is due to play in the last eight of the men’s singles on Wednesday, will appear at the Australia Capital Territory (ACT) Magistrates’ Court at 9.30am on August 2, according to court listings.