Nick Kyrgios has settled a legal case with a spectator he accused of being “out of his mind” during the Wimbledon final.
Anna Paulus instructed lawyers to file defamation proceedings against the 27-year-old Australian.
The world number 22 was competing in his first Grand Slam final, which he lost to Novak Djokovic in four sets.
Kyrgios complained to the umpire about a fan who “looked like he had about 700 drinks”.
Pulis, who attended the final with her mother, later accused the 2022 Australian Open doubles champion of a “reckless and completely baseless allegation”.
In a statement through Knight Temple Law, which represented Paulus, Kyrgios apologized for the comment and said he had agreed to pay the money to charity.
“I told the umpire that a fan, who I now know as Anna Paulus, was distracting me during the match, believing she was drunk,” Kyrgios said.
“I accept that belief was wrong, and I apologize.
“To make amends, I have donated £20,000 to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, a charity chosen by Ms Paulus. I will not be commenting on the matter again.”
