NEW YORK, Sept 2 — Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios has been fined US$7,500 for “spitting and audible obscenities” during his second-round win at the US Open on Wednesday, tournament organisers told Reuters.The Wimbledon finalist maintained a running dialogue with himself throughout his 7-6 6-4 4-6 6-4 win over the Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi but boiled over when he was broken late in the fourth set.
He immediately spat in the direction of his players’ box and swore at a man there he deemed as being insufficiently supportive.“You are not a spectator.” Kyrgios also complained about the smell of cannabis during his night match at Louis Armstrong Stadium, saying he was concerned it could aggravate his asthma.
Kyrgios is also being sued for defamation by a fan he accused of looking like she had “700 drinks” during his defeat in the final of the grass court major, where he also berated members of his players’ box. — Reuters