VIDEO: Controversial former tennis star Marcelo Rios insults group of journalists
Controversial former tennis star Marcelo Rios had a number of run-ins with journalists during his 10-year-long career. 14 years after his retirement though, he’s at it again.
Rios, who is serving as the assistant captain of Chile’s Davis Cup squad, was approached by a group of journalists following a practice session, when he shot back rudely.
“As my personal friend Diego Maradona says, I don’t speak to reporters… you all s**k at it,” the 42-year-old said (translated).
Visibly taken aback, the scribes gave it another try before Rios interrupted, “You can all keep su***ng.”
This is not the first time that the journalists have been at the receiving end while interacting with Rios.
Early on in his career, the former world No. 1 was asked what he makes of his comparison with Guillermo Vilas, to which he replied: “I’ve been compared to Vilas for a while now. I don’t know him. All I know is that he was No. 2 and I’m No. 1.”
Besides, he allegedly tried to moon some reporters who were recording him during a party outside his apartment.
Esta bien que sea especial el Chino Rios pero esto es una falta de respeto a los periodistas y a la gente. pic.twitter.com/DyaJDrsz2J
— Rodrigo Ried (@vaqueroried) January 31, 2018