Nick Kyrgios is accused of 'trolling English weather' after he wears a puffer jacket at Wimbledon

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Black clouds have grumbled above SW19 all week so far...but the sight of Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios wearing the kind of coat you might don in England in February amused tennis fans tuning into the BBC's Wimbledon coverage last night. 

One viewer suggested Kyrgios, who's currently not playing at the world's most famous tournament due to injury, was 'trolling' the English weather by donning the very toasty-looking Stone Island puffer jacket. 

'Of course Nick Kyrgios is wearing a big puffer coat as it is the middle of July', wrote one. 

'Why is he wearing a winter jacket in July??! It’s not THAT cold!' added another as they tuned in to listen to the tennis player as he chatted with presenter Clare Balding and John McEnroe about Novak Djokovic's tie with Danish player Holger Rune. 

England in July = a warm coat: Tennis star Nick Kyrgios amused Wimbledon fans with his down jacket on Monday evening as the Australian joined John McEnroe to commentate at SW19

Another viewer suggested his attire summed up the dismal weather perfectly, writing: 'Nick Kyrgios commenting on Wimbledon in a massive down puffer jacket - captures this summer'.

The 29-year-old tennis star has turned his hand to punditry this year in lieu of playing on centre court and has so far proved a huge hit with those watching the tournament. 

One impressed fan wrote: 'BBC can we have Nick Kyrgios back doing commentary next year please excellent pundit with lots of knowledge funny as well.'

Another added: 'Have to say I love listening to Nick Kyrgios commentary. So interesting and informative'

Toasty: The player-turned-pundit was technically indoors on Centre Court, with the roof on...but still wore the Stone Island jacket with a pair of trousers

On Monday night, Kyrgios backed his close friend Novak Djokovic following the tennis star's row with the Wimbledon crowd.

Seven-time champion Djokovic, 37, opted to stray from the polished post-match interviews fans have grown accustomed to hearing following his fourth-round win over Holger Rune, aiming his spite at the Centre Court crowd.

The Serb expressed his disappointment at what he felt were boos from pockets of the spectators, although it seemed the crowd were simply cheering 'Ruuuuune' for his opponent.

'To all the fans that have had respect and stayed here tonight, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I appreciate it,' he began. 'And to all those people that have chosen to disrespect the player - in this case me - have a goooooooood night.'

Last week, Kyrgios wore a lighter padded jacket as he trained with his pal Novak Djokovic 

His rather non-plussed BBC interviewer Rishi Persad said: 'I am hoping they were just commenting on Rune, and they were not disrespecting you.'

Djokovic - who has a track record of taking on crowds - was having none of that. 'They were. They were [disrespecting me],' he insisted. 'I am not accepting it. No no no. I know they were cheering for Rune but that's an excuse to also boo.

'Listen, I have been on the tour for more than 20 years. I know all the tricks. I focus on the respectful people that pay for the ticket, and love tennis and appreciate the players. I played in much more hostile environments, trust me – you guys can't touch me.'

'He's driven, one of the best players in the world and I've seen it time and time again, the crowd try to poke the bear and that's not what you want to do against Novak.

'He loves it. I try not to poke the bear when I play him…and I really struggle with that. Obviously it cost me my Wimbledon final.

'He doesn't need more of a motive to go out there and prove to someone he is the greatest of all time.'

Nick Kyrgios has defended Novak Djokovic following his rant on Monday night

He later took to Twitter, now known as X, to defend his friend Djokovic. Responding to a fan suggesting the Serb's rant was 'influenced by Kyrgios', the Australian said: 'Maybe. I love it'.

In his press conference later, Djokovic stood by what he had said.

'When I feel a crowd is stepping over the line, I react,' he said. 'I don't regret my words or actions on the court.'

He also tweeted a photo after the game of him stretching for a ball across the court, with the caption: 'Sliding into quarters. Goooooooooooood night.'

And tennis fans have seemingly backed the Serb, labelling the SW19 crowd's behaviour 'despicable'.

Djokovic took aim at the Centre Court crowd after his clash with Holger Rune

'Parts of the crowd were despicable,' one fan posted on X.

Another said: 'Elite mindset. Would absolutely love to see him win this year.'

'He's entitled to say his truth,' reasoned a third fan. 'He has that right. And whoever gets offended, gets offended. He was not rude or vulgar.

'In this case, he's the one on the court with the first hand experience of two decades of hostility. Massive respect for being true to himself.'

A fourth fan added: '100% ok. He handled it like a champ - and why should a GOAT not bring it up?

'On court interviews are full of very polished PR phrases - I appreciate some real talk much more.'