Nick Kyrgios has been fined $7,500 for ‘spitting and audible obscenities’ during his win at the second round of the US Open on Wednesday, tournament organisers confirmed, reported Reuters.
The fine is the largest of the tournament so far and follows on from a number of fines in the 27-year-old Australian’s career.
Ad Kyrgios was in an angsty and talkative mood during his match against Benjamin Bonzi, beating the Frenchman 7-6(3) 6-4 4-6 6-4, but when he was broken in the fourth set he appeared to lose control of his emotions.
US Open'I almost don't know who I am anymore' — KyrgiosA DAY AGO He spat, and then said in the direction of his player’s box: «Go home if you're not going to (expletive) support me, bro. »You are not a spectator." The Wimbledon finalist also remarked on the smell of cannabis at the Louis Armstrong Stadium. 'Painful' — Nadal cuts own nose with racquet during chaotic four-set win against Fognini 'Sorry!' — Venus and Serena bow out in likely doubles finale to apologetic Czech pair No Harry Styles meeting for superfan Rublev, Tomjanovic to copy Djokovic trick — US Open diary Kyrgios has already been fined for spitting this year.