Nick Kyrgios has been fined $16,500 (£13,520) for breaches of the ATP code of conduct during his controversial match against Mischa Zverev at the Shanghai Masters.
Just three days after winning the biggest title of his career at the Japan Open, Kyrgios patted a slow serve into his opponent's court and failed to properly contest several points in his 6-3 6-1 defeat to 110th-ranked German qualifier Zverev.
The 21-year-old clashed with the chair umpire and fans, received a code violation for swearing and had a heated argument with one spectator when he was facing match points who had shouted out 'respect the game' and 'respect the people'.
The world number 14 received the maximum $10,000 (£8,200) fine for "lack of best efforts", plus $5,000 (£4,100) for abusing a spectator and another $1,500 (£1,230) for unsportsmanlike conduct.
After the game, Kyrgios lashed out at the crowd who booed him on several occasions during the second-round match and as he left the court.
"I'm good at hitting a tennis ball at the net. Like, big deal. I don't owe them anything. It's like, it's my choice," he said.
"If you don't like it, I didn't ask you to come watch. Just leave. If you're so good at giving advice and so good at tennis, why aren't you as good as me? Why aren't you on the tour?"
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