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$35.845 pocketed by Kyrgios for NOT COMPETING in Shanghai

12 October 2016

Once again Nick Kyrgios polarized the attention for the wrong reason.

The Australian tanked during his 2^nd round match against Misha Zverev (eventually he lost 6-3 6-1) before saying that he didn’t care about fans, qualifying for the World Tour Finals etc. etc.

Worst of all, Kyrgios pockets $35.845 after he refused to compete.

Is this right?

Nick Kyrgios not exactly trying his hardest at the #ShanghaiMasters pic.twitter.com/p2XQy9krWZ

— Spreadex Sports (@SpreadexSport) October 12, 2016

I have never seen tanking in #sport like this. #ATP #Kyrgios #norespect #tennis pic.twitter.com/LGuRTWUan1

— Nikola Pavlovic (@TheNikoPavlovic) October 12, 2016

Nick Kyrgios: The Mario Balotelli of the tennis world pic.twitter.com/NqiHp2ehdQ

— Max Bentley (@MaxBentley1) October 12, 2016

TWITTER REACTION ON PRIZE MONEY

#Kyrgios tanking at Shanghai Masters is a disgrace, should forfeit prize money and ranking points took off ðŸŽ¾ðŸŽ¾

— Peter KP Chan (@PeterKPChan) October 13, 2016

Nick Kyrgios says “I don’t owe you anything” but still picks up his prize money. Where does he think that money comes from?

— Jared Pine (@JaredPine) October 13, 2016

Someone needs to remind Kyrgios where his prize money comes from https://t.co/qGzvewCZ7m

— Scott (@swesley_perth) October 12, 2016

What a dog! Why you think prize money is so big? Cause of fans! If you dont think you need to try go and fuck off out of the game #Kyrgios

— Sauce (@zhoppa77) October 12, 2016

@NickKyrgios if the fans opinions don’t matter, give back the prize money that tennis couldn’t pay without the fans #Kyrgios #arrogant

— Jason Blakey (@jasonpblakey) October 12, 2016

Kyrgios is just one of these immature pros that got an inkling of talent but is more bothered about looking good and prize money

— Dom Webster (@Dwebbo86) October 12, 2016

Kyrgios says doesn’t owe fans anything. They paid money to see him. That money helps pay prize money. Without them #Tennis is nothing. #atp

— Scott Brown (@Scottie_Brown) October 12, 2016

@Eurosport_UK @NickKyrgios Masters Tournaments need stop any appearance fee and prize money. #atptour stop paying flights & hotels. #Kyrgios

— (((Ronin))) (@Cattleclass) October 12, 2016