Australia’s volatile Nick Kyrgios may have had a strong first-round win but his wild child image has already made its appearance. He has been fined for a colourful directive to the rowdy crowd during his opening round win at the Australian Open.
The 22-year-old was slapped with a $3,000 penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct early in his 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 win over Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva in a night match on Hisense Arena on Monday.
The 17th seed will play Viktor Troicki on the Hisense Arena on Wednesday.
The Australian was among six players fined a total $15,000 for indiscretions in qualifying and the main draw’s first phase at the year’s opening Grand Slam.
Croatia’s Borna Coric was hit with a $5,000 penalty for racquet abuse during his defeat to Australia’s John Millman. Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman and Romanian Marius Copil were fined $2,000 each for the same offence.
Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik was handed two $1,000 fines and American Stefan Kozlov was penalised $1,000, both for audible obscenities during qualifying.
With inputs from AFP
Buy an annual Scroll Membership to support independent journalism and get special benefits.
Our journalism is for everyone. But you can get special privileges by buying an annual Scroll Membership. Sign up today!