Nick Kyrgios has received a significant fine (US$ 25,000), and an eight weeks’ suspension after his horrible behavior in Shanghai. The ban can be reduced to three weeks if the Australian seeks the help of a Sports psychologist.
Tennis Australia is well aware of the challenges that Kyrgios has to face to compete at the very top of the sport and it welcomes the way ATP is trying to support Nick.
The statement
“Tennis Australia will support the ATP sanction on Nick Kyrgios following recent events in Shanghai.
Nick’s health and wellbeing is a priority and the ATP has offered a reduced penalty on the provision that he seeks appropriate professional advice, which he has agreed to do.
Nick understands the gravity of his actions, has shown remorse and expressed a willingness to improve.
We believe it’s our responsibility to help Nick, along with all our young athletes, improve both professionally on court as a player, and personally. We have always offered assistance and advice to Nick and his team and will continue to do so.”
