by Nick Kyrgios explosion 2022 Miami Open He handed him a hefty fine from the ATP. The Australian smashed his racket and launched an abusive rant to the referee during his fourth-round exit against his opponent. jannik sinner. Kyrgios repeatedly cursed referee Carlos Bernardes and even said he was too incompetent to be called a referee. For his tirade during the match, the Australian received a game suspension that completely reduced his chances of winning the match.
Kyrgios first received a code violation for foul language and then a 5-3 point penalty in the first set tie-break for unsportsmanlike conduct. After losing the first set, Kyrgios smashed his racket in a fit of rage, for which he was given a one game penalty. The tantrums didn’t end there, however, for calling the referee ‘fu****g idiot’ on the way out of court. ATP fined $35,000 for antics that included audible obscenity, verbal abuse, and two counts of unsportsmanlike conduct.
Kyrgios is no stranger to his outbursts on the field. just a few weeks ago, indian wellsMany times he lost his cool and nearly hit a ball in a fit of rage. He was fined $25,000 for a bout of obscenity.
‘Should be suspended’: Fans react to Nick Kyrgios sentence
This is the second tournament in a row where Kyrgios has been fined for his on-court quirks, but there’s nothing to stop the grumpy Australian. While some saw his outburst as a funny oddity, others felt that Kyrgios should be suspended because the punishments seemed futile.
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