Murray River Open 2021: Nick Kyrgios given point penalty for throwing smashed racket during defeat

ByEurosport

Updated 05/02/2021 at 11:23 GMT

Nick Kyrgios was warned for bad language and docked a point for unsportsmanlike conduct after he smashed a racket and then threw it into the stands during Friday's 6-3 6-4 defeat to Borna Coric in the Murray River Open at Melbourne Park. It’s the Australian’s latest episode this week after previously squabbling with an umpire and walking off court.

Nick Kyrgios lost his temper and was given a point penalty for his behaviour as he lost 6-3 6-4 to Borna Coric in the Murray River Open.

The Australian's spectacular implosion occurred in the second set, when he was warned for swearing before lobbing a smashed racket into the empty stands.

Kyrgios' problems began early on Friday as he struggled with a left knee issue and needed treatment midway through the match at the Australian Open warm-up event.

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"I can't serve without pain. When I land it feels unstable," local media quoted Kyrgios as telling a trainer between sets.

"I'll probably just play one more game. I'm serving at like 170(kph) instead of 220."

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Kyrgios smashes racket, then launches it into empty stand

The 25-year-old, playing his first tournament in nearly a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, soldiered on and was warned by the chair umpire for swearing at 4-4 in the second set.

After his serve was broken, he smashed his racquet and threw it into the empty seats.

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On Wednesday, Kyrgios had needed assurances from a tournament supervisor that he would not be fined by the ATP for his behaviour in the last round against Harry Bourchier before agreeing to play on.

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With additional reporting from Reuters

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