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Nick Kyrgios accused the ATP of being "corrupt"

Kyrgios rows back on 'corrupt' remarks about ATP

Nick Kyrgios, one of the most combustible characters in tennis who was recently fined a six-figure sum over a meltdown in Cincinnati, could be in more trouble for describing the ATP as corrupt after his opening match at the US Open.

Tennis • 28 Aug 19

Nick Kyrgios suffered another meltdown in Cincinnati

Kyrgios clashes with Irish umpire in Cincinnati loss

Nick Kyrgios continued his feud with Irish umpire Fergus Murphy during his second-round loss to Karen Khachanov at the Cincinnati Masters, loudly abusing the official before leaving the court to smash some rackets.

Tennis • 15 Aug 19

There's no lost love between Kyrgios (above) and Nadal.

Kyrgios looking forward to Nadal showdown at Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgious says he's looking forward to taking on Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon on Thursday after describing the Spaniard's uncle as an "idiot" last May. The exchange happened after a match at the Mexican Open in February.

Tennis • 03 Jul 19

In a video post last month Nick Kyrgios described Rafael Nadal as "super salty" after defeats.

Nadal on Wimbledon collision course with Kyrgios

Rafael Nadal could face a Wimbledon second-round showdown with controversial Australian Nick Kyrgios after the draw for the men's singles took place on Friday.

Tennis • 28 Jun 19

Kyrgios launched an expletive-laden rant at umpire Fergus Murphy after missing a set point against Carballes Baena, claiming the Spaniard had double-faulted

Nick Kyrgios fined for recent Queen's club outburts

Nick Kyrgios has been fined almost £14,000 for his behaviour at Queen's Club after avoiding the maximum penalty of £20,000 for his recent outbursts.

Tennis • 21 Jun 19

The volatile Australian was playing his second-round match against Norway's Casper Ruud at the Foro Italico

Irate Kyrgios disqualified from Italian Open

Nick Kyrgios has been defaulted from the Italian Open after a furious outburst before walking off court.

Tennis • 16 May 19

The umpire was heard to say to Kyrgios: "I want to help you. You are great for tennis. I know this is not you."

US Open umpire suspended after Nick Kyrgios pep talk

Umpire Mohamed Lahyani has been suspended from his next two scheduled tournaments for trying to encourage Nick Kyrgios during a match at the US Open.

Tennis • 19 Sep 18

Kyrgios progresses after controversial umpire pep talk

Nick Kyrgios was involved in more controversy at the US Open after appearing to benefit from a pep talk from umpire Mohamed Lahyani during a four-set victory over Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

Tennis • 31 Aug 18

Andy Murray continues his prep ahead of the US Open

Murray pushed all the way in Citi Open first round

Andy Murray converted on his seventh match point to beat Mackenzie McDonald in three sets and set up a tie against fellow Brit Kyle Edmund at the Citi Open.

Tennis • 31 Jul 18

Andy Murray had a visible limp at Queen's

Murray's return ends in defeat to Kyrgios at Queen's

Andy Murray put up a spirited fight but his competitive return to tennis ended in a three-set defeat to Nick Kyrgios in the first-round of the Fever-Tree Championships.

Tennis • 19 Jun 18

Australia's Nick Kyrgios speaks to the umpire

Kyrgios defies heckler, chopper and a dodgy microphone

Nick Kyrgios's new-found calm remained intact despite a night of bizarre distractions as the fiery home favourite outplayed Serbia's Viktor Troicki to reach the Australian Open third round without conceding a set on Wednesday.

Tennis • 17 Jan 18

Nick Kyrgios will face questions as to why he retired

Kyrgios walks off court again in Shanghai

Nick Kyrgios caused controversy at the Shanghai Masters for the second year in a row when he retired after the first set of his match against Steve Johnson in an apparent protest at the officiating.

Tennis • 10 Oct 17

Nadal thrashes Kyrgios to clinch sixth title of season

World number one Rafael Nadal demolished Nick Kyrgios to win his sixth title of the season at the China Open.

Tennis • 08 Oct 17

Rafa Nadal in action in the China Open semi-finals.

Rafa Nadal to face Nick Kyrgios in China Open final

World number one Rafa Nadal beat Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 4-6 6-1 in the China Open semi-finals on Saturday to reach his ninth final of the year.

Tennis • 07 Oct 17

Nick Kyrgios: 'It's something that still gnaws away at me.'

Kyrgios: I haven't been fully committed since gran died

Nick Kyrgios admits he has not fully committed to his career since the death of his grandmother two years ago.

Tennis • 15 Sep 17

Compatriots Nick Kyrgios and John Millman embrace after the 14th seed crashes out

Injury intervenes as foul-mouth Kyrgios exits US Open

Nick Kyrgios suffered more injury problems as he slumped to a 6-3 1-6 6-4 6-1 loss against fellow Australian John Millman at the US Open.

Tennis • 31 Aug 17

Fernando Verdasco celebrates hist first-round win at the French Open

Verdasco dumps out Zverev, Wawrinka toils to victory

Alexander Zverev, the hottest young talent in tennis, exited the French Open at the first-round stage declaring: "I played absolute s**t."

Tennis • 30 May 17

Nick Kyrgios is currently suspended from the tour

Kyrgios chooses NBA All-Stars over Tour event

Nick Kyrgios has had his contract to compete at next year's ATP Tour event in Rotterdam cancelled so he can take part in the NBA All-Star weekend.

Tennis • 19 Oct 16

Kyrgios has been punished for 'tanking' in Shanghai

Kyrgios fined over petulant Shanghai display

Australian Nick Kyrgios has been fined €15,000 by the Association of Tennis Professionals for his behaviour during defeat by qualifier Mischa Zverev at the Shanghai Masters.

Tennis • 13 Oct 16

Nick Kyrgios continues to be a highly-controversial figure

Kyrgios 'tanks' at Shanghai Masters

Australian Nick Kyrgios admitted he "took the easy way out" after appearing to give up during a 6-3 6-1 defeat to qualifier Mischa Zverev at the Shanghai Masters.

Tennis • 12 Oct 16

Nick Kyrgios only lost one set, in the final, throughout the tournament

Calm Kyrgios claims Japan Open title

Nick Kyrgios shelved the on-court histrionics and let his tennis do the talking to win an enthralling battle against rising Belgian David Goffin 4-6 6-3 7-5 and clinch the Japan Open on Sunday.

Tennis • 09 Oct 16

Kyrgios to meet Goffin in Japan Open final

Sixth seed Nick Kyrgios battered Gael Monfils 6-4 6-4 and David Goffin outlasted Marin Cilic 7-5 6-4 on Saturday to advance to the Japan Open final in Tokyo.

Tennis • 08 Oct 16

Nick Kyrgios: 'Every time I get a towel from a ball kid I say thank you.'

Kyrgios fury at umpire warning in French Open win

After another confrontation with an umpire, Nick Kyrgios voiced his frustration at perceived double standards during his first-round French Open dismissal of Marco Cecchinato.

Tennis • 22 May 16

Daria Gavrilova and Nick Kyrgios of Australia Green pose with the Hopman Cup

Kyrgios & Gavrilova steer Australia to Hopman Cup

Nick Kyrgios continued his impressive run of form ahead of this month's Australian Open by powering the host nation to the mixed-team Hopman Cup title against Ukraine in Perth on Saturday.

Tennis • 09 Jan 16

Nick Kyrgios finds himself at the centre of another controversy

Kyrgios fined over Wawrinka girlfriend insult

Nick Kyrgios has apologised after being fined for an insulting remark to Stan Wawrinka during their Rogers Cup match this week.

Tennis • 13 Aug 15