(CNN) — Nick Kyrgios discharged Steve Johnson in straight sets in the first round of the US Open, but it had been his remarks after the match that sparked controversy.
The controversial Australian has been requested about the 113,000 handsome he received for an outburst in the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati this month in his press conference.
The 24-year-old landed himself in trouble if he smashed two rackets and called umpire Fergus Murphy a“f***ing tool“ after getting a time breach.
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„ATP’s pretty tainted anyway, so I’m not fussed about it whatsoever,“ Kyrgios told colleagues in New York of his handsome.
„Why are we really talking about something that occurred three weeks ago when I just chopped up someone [in the] initial round of the US Open?“
When asked by CNN for a 13, the ATP Tour declined to comment.
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When he complained of spectators walking during his function kyrgios locked horns with the umpire — this time Britain’s James Keothavong.
Johnson requested Kyrgios if he was going to“play with Dean ***ing tennis“ as the pair changed ends in the next group, although the Australian confronted Keothavong by inquiring why he wasn’t“looking at people coming in on my first serve.“
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Before prevailing at a tie break in the second group, the game was evenly poised with Kyrgios 1-0 up and on function.
Kyrgios, who hasn’t progressed past the third round in the US Open, following faces Frenchman Antoine Hoang.
„Steve is a hell of a participant. He performed well. I understood I needed to serve well,“ the entire world No. 30 said in his on-court meeting following the success.
„I am just happy I got it done in 2 hours. Now maybe I can get into a bar and find some fantastic food.“
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