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Samuel Meade

Nick Kyrgios admits assaulting ex girlfriend in act of "stupidity" but avoids conviction

Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Australia.

A magistrate in the tennis star's home town of Canberra did not record a conviction against the 27-year-old, describing the common assault as an act of "stupidity" and "frustration" but said it was not premeditated.

Magistrate Jane Campbell also dismissed the offence on the basis that it was at the low end of seriousness for a common assault. A psychologist told the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Magistrates Court that Kyrgios had suffered severe depression, suicidal ideation and insomnia in the past but his mental health had improved.

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