Nick Kyrgios given suspended 16-week ban and fine for 'aggravated behaviour'
Nick Kyrgios has received a suspended 16-week ban and $25,000 (£20,300) fine for “aggravated behaviour”, subject to a six-month probationary period.
The Australian smashed two racquets in a bad-tempered Cincinnati Masters defeat by Karen Khachanov in August.
He was later fined $113,000 (£93,254) for five separate offences.
However an ATP investigation determined Kyrgios”http://www.bbc.co.uk/”pattern of behaviour” over the past 12 months to be in violation of the governing body’s code.
Both fine and suspension will be triggered if the 24-year-old does not comply with certain conditions – including avoiding any further code violations incurring a fine.
More to follow.
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