Miami Open: Nick Kyrgios docked game in Jannik Sinner defeat

Nick Kyrgios was docked a game on his way to defeat by Italy's Jannik Sinner in a fiery Miami Open last-16 match.

Australia's Kyrgios had several heated arguments with umpire Carlos Bernardes and criticised the officiating.

Kyrgios also complained about the court speed in a first set he lost after being docked a point in the tie-break.

He was docked the opening game of the second set for destroying his racquet, with Sinner keeping his cool and the lead to win 7-6 (7-3) 6-4.

Kyrgios, 26, called Bernardes an «absolute clown» moments after hitting a forehand wide on Sinner's first match point, refusing to shake hands with the official before making a quick exit.

Former British number one Tim Henman, who was on court in his role as an analyst for Amazon Prime, said the atmosphere was «a proper circus».

«For the vast part of the match Carlos Bernardes got it spot on,» said Henman.

«He gave Nick a little bit of leeway in the first set but if behave like that you have to face the consequences.»

Last week, Kyrgios was fined US$25,000 (£19,000)external-link after a throwing a racquet at Indian Wells which bounced off the surface and nearly hit a ball boy.

The drama began when Kyrgios, who had played his opening three matches on Miami's centre court, started to criticise the speed of the surface on the grandstand court.

After being unable to take any of three break points in the early stages, Kyrgios became increasingly irate.

«Centre court is completely different to the grandstand for some unknown reason. It might as well be grass or clay. What a joke,» he chuntered.

Kyrgios was given a first code violation for an audible obscenity at 4-4 in the first set, moments before the high volume on Bernardes' walkie-talkie disrupted the game.

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