"Women will never be safe, men will never face consequences": Tennis fans deflated after Nick Kyrgios escapes conviction in ex-girlfriend assault case

Nick Kyrgios pleaded guilty in court to the assault case lodged against him by ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari, but it was still not enough for criminal charges to be filed against the Aussie.Appearing in a Canberra court on Friday, the World No. 20, after failing to get the case dismissed on mental health grounds, admitted to charges formally filed by Passari in December 2021, where she accused him of pushing her onto the pavement earlier that year after a heated argument.However, calling his actions &quot;a single act of stupidity or frustration,&quot; Magistrate Beth Campbell spared the 27-year-old of criminal proceedings. While Kyrgios did an admirable job in pleading guilty, not the norm for most high-profile names accused in such cases, tennis fans were still angry over the final verdict.With Alexander Zverev also recently escaping conviction on his domestic violence charges (in his case, it was &quot;insufficient&quot; evidence), fans were more disappointed in the system than at Kyrgios himself. One fan lamented how women will &quot;never&quot; be safe in the world and men will &quot;never&quot; face the consequences of their actions, tweeting:&quot;Women will never be safe. Men will never face consequences. Praying for Chiara and her loved ones right now.&quot;niki | zhu lin micronation #1inThailand@berrettiniswifeWomen will never be safe. Men will never face consequences. Praying for Chiara and her loved ones right now. twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Paul Sakkal@paulsakkalNick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theage1841Nick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theageWomen will never be safe. Men will never face consequences. Praying for Chiara and her loved ones right now. 💔 twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…In addition to the &quot;single act of stupidity,&quot; another main reason for the judge dismissing the case was that too much time had elapsed since the filing of the charges. Noting how it was only because Nick Kyrgios repeatedly kept pushing his court appearance to keep playing tennis, one Twitter user was left fuming.Their only hope was waiting to see how the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) would respond now, given that the Australian had pleaded guilty.&quot;A slap on the wrist (if that) and a 'don't do it again' in exchange for a guilty plea. The time 'elapsed' was due to Kyrgios wanting to keep playing tennis. Mess. I wonder what the ATP will do with this guilty plea. Kyrgios said he did it, in a court of law. There is nothing to hide behind for the ATP. You're either a serious organization or a sham.&quot;The Body Serve Tennis Podcast@TheBodyServeA slap on the wrist (if that) and a &quot;don't do it again&quot; in exchange for a guilty plea. The time &quot;elapsed&quot; was due to Kyrgios wanting to keep playing tennis. Mess. I wonder what the ATP will do with this guilty plea 🙄 twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Paul Sakkal@paulsakkalNick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theage224Nick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theageA slap on the wrist (if that) and a &quot;don't do it again&quot; in exchange for a guilty plea. The time &quot;elapsed&quot; was due to Kyrgios wanting to keep playing tennis. Mess. I wonder what the ATP will do with this guilty plea 🙄 twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…The Body Serve Tennis Podcast@TheBodyServeKyrgios said he did it, in a court of law. There is nothing to hide behind for the ATP. You're either a serious organization or a sham221Kyrgios said he did it, in a court of law. There is nothing to hide behind for the ATP. You're either a serious organization or a shamHere are a few more reactions from disappointed tennis fans:Christie Whelan@Christie_WhelanI don’t remember the last time I saw a man plead guilty to assaulting a woman in court. Nick Kyrgios has plead guilty. This will, at least, save his victim the dignity of having to convince people she was assaulted while lawyers try and destroy her. I hope she is ok.17515I don’t remember the last time I saw a man plead guilty to assaulting a woman in court. Nick Kyrgios has plead guilty. This will, at least, save his victim the dignity of having to convince people she was assaulted while lawyers try and destroy her. I hope she is ok.Rick@colonelhogansWatch the moronic hypocrites defend woman basher Nick Kyrgios!!! Guarantee people will defend him!! He’s a woman basher!!!! A filthy grub!204Watch the moronic hypocrites defend woman basher Nick Kyrgios!!! Guarantee people will defend him!! He’s a woman basher!!!! A filthy grub!Raghav@raghavv_01Zverev, Greenwood and now Kyrgios- all have escaped conviction in the last 48 hours. This is beyond disgusting. twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Paul Sakkal@paulsakkalNick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theage5018Nick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theageZverev, Greenwood and now Kyrgios- all have escaped conviction in the last 48 hours. This is beyond disgusting. twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Peter Murphy@PeterWMurphy1Nick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Why?!?!The judge said the publicity of the trial, the time since the incident, and that it was &quot;a one-off&quot; meant the case didn't warrant a conviction. Bloody hell. 🤬 #DV #VAW #justice397Nick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Why?!?!The judge said the publicity of the trial, the time since the incident, and that it was &quot;a one-off&quot; meant the case didn't warrant a conviction. Bloody hell. 🤬 #DV #VAW #justiceSherele Moody (Femicide Researcher) 🌈@ShereleMoodyNick Kyrgios has admitted assaulting former partner Chiara Passari but the charge has been dismissed. He's blaming mental health, drugs and alcohol for his actions. I hope Chiara is safe and coping with the fall-out of his violence and the court's decision not to punish him.308Nick Kyrgios has admitted assaulting former partner Chiara Passari but the charge has been dismissed. He's blaming mental health, drugs and alcohol for his actions. I hope Chiara is safe and coping with the fall-out of his violence and the court's decision not to punish him. https://t.co/eWmO828pWrJ | aryna slambalenka@gerrydefaultmeThe seriousness of assaulting your girlfriend is “low-level?” And on what grounds is Kyrgios not at risk of reoffending? This is a sick, sick joke twitter.com/aapnewswire/st…Australian Associated Press (AAP)@AAPNewswireUPDATE | Nick Kyrgios has had an assault charge dismissed by a magistrate after he pleaded guilty to shoving over his ex-girlfriend in 2021.Magistrate Beth Campbell accepted the seriousness of the matter was “low-level” and indicated Kyrgios was not a risk of reoffending. twitter.com/AAPNewswire/st…111UPDATE | Nick Kyrgios has had an assault charge dismissed by a magistrate after he pleaded guilty to shoving over his ex-girlfriend in 2021.Magistrate Beth Campbell accepted the seriousness of the matter was “low-level” and indicated Kyrgios was not a risk of reoffending. twitter.com/AAPNewswire/st…The seriousness of assaulting your girlfriend is “low-level?” And on what grounds is Kyrgios not at risk of reoffending? This is a sick, sick joke twitter.com/aapnewswire/st…Tezza ❗️@RezzaTezzaOne thing about men they gonna get away with something. Zverev , greenwood and now kyrgios. In one week?! The world is so cruel to women when they are abused and for what?! twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Paul Sakkal@paulsakkalNick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theage81Nick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theageOne thing about men they gonna get away with something. Zverev , greenwood and now kyrgios. In one week?! The world is so cruel to women when they are abused and for what?! twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…🎆Matt🎇@MantleFlagKyrgios assault charge dismissed. Barilaro assault charge dismissed. Good day to be an abusive rich famous cunt, hey62Kyrgios assault charge dismissed. Barilaro assault charge dismissed. Good day to be an abusive rich famous cunt, heyPallavi@pallavirankTime elapsed because he kept getting the trail pushed so he can play tennis isn’t it?? This is a joke… twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Paul Sakkal@paulsakkalNick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theage553Nick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theageTime elapsed because he kept getting the trail pushed so he can play tennis isn’t it?? This is a joke… twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Tom Carpenter@Carpo34Everyone’s favourite law speak “innocent after pleading guilty” twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Paul Sakkal@paulsakkalNick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theage1453Nick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theageEveryone’s favourite law speak “innocent after pleading guilty” twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Shae@shaexlilyBut I only assaulted her once! twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Paul Sakkal@paulsakkalNick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theage853Nick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theageBut I only assaulted her once! twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…kieran@opthiemisthe fucking delayed the trial so he could keep playing, HOW is that a point against chiara twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Paul Sakkal@paulsakkalNick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theage653Nick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theagehe fucking delayed the trial so he could keep playing, HOW is that a point against chiara twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…John Delmenico@thebigjohnnyd‘The publicity of the trial’ oh yeah cause the multimillionaire that has been doing non-stop tennis comps during the trial and was working with Netflix on a pr doco clearly faced consequences… this country and its system is fucking broken twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Paul Sakkal@paulsakkalNick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theage553Nick Kyrgios' charge dismissed by the judge after he pleaded guilty. Canberra judge said the publicity of the trial, the time that has elapsed since the incident, and the fact that it appeared to be a one-off incident, meant the case did not warrant a conviction @smh @theage‘The publicity of the trial’ oh yeah cause the multimillionaire that has been doing non-stop tennis comps during the trial and was working with Netflix on a pr doco clearly faced consequences… this country and its system is fucking broken twitter.com/paulsakkal/sta…Nick Kyrgios will not take to the tennis court until Indian Wells Open in MarchNick Kyrgios at the World Tennis LeagueMeanwhile, Nick Kyrgios is currently recovering from a knee injury that kept him out of the Australian Open at the start of the year. Having undergone surgery, the Australian will be out of action until the Indian Wells Open in March at least.Speaking to the media recently, his manager also maintained the timeline, adding that Kyrgios and his team were very happy with the results of the surgery and that they were waiting with bated breath to see him back on the tennis court again.

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