Tennis 2016

[RichC]

If you were betting on this guy you'd be furious.

[RichC]

The bloke comes across as a petulant child and seems to be a bit of an arsehole tbh

Nick Kyrgios critical of fans after being booed off court at Shanghai Masters

Kyrgios was fined at last year's Shanghai Masters for a foul-mouthed outburst
Nick Kyrgios responded to fans who booed him at the Shanghai Masters by saying: "I don't owe them anything."

The Australian patted the ball over the net several times when serving as he lost 6-3 6-1 to German Mischa Zverev.

He also began walking back to his chair before a serve from qualifier Zverev had landed, argued with a fan and received a code violation for swearing.

It came a day after the 21-year-old said he was "bored" during his first-round victory over Sam Querrey.

Kyrgios admitted he "took the easy way out" and "tapped out a little bit" against Zverev in their second-round match, but said the crowd were wrong to criticise him.

"I feel like if they knew what they were talking about they'd be on the tennis court and being successful," he said.

"I can't really understand it at all. They don't know what I'm going through.

"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?"

Kyrgios also said he "couldn't care less" if he reached the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London, which features the top eight players in the world.

Murray offers Kyrgios advice

World number two Andy Murray said it was Kyrgios' job as a professional athlete to perform at his best in every match.

"He had a great week last week and it is not easy to back it up in a different city the following week if you are feeling a bit tired and jaded," said the Briton, who reached the third round in Shanghai with a 6-3 6-2 win over American Steve Johnson.

"But obviously you have to give your best effort of what you have on that day, that is your job as a professional athlete.

"If you are feeling sick, maybe you are not going to play well or perform as good, but you have to give your best with what you have on the day.

"That is something I have been trying to do in the last few years of my career, accepting when you are not feeling good, maybe a little bit stiff or sore, or a little bit down, you just have to try to push through it."

Kyrgios is ranked 12th in the world after winning the Japan Open on Sunday.

It is the highest ranking he has reached in a career in which he has fallen foul of the tennis authorities for his behaviour.

Last year he was fined $1,500 for a foul-mouthed outburst while playing in Shanghai.

That came two months after he was given a suspended 28-day ban for making a sexual comment about Stan Wawrinka's girlfriend during a match.

Earlier this year, his attitude was questioned after he lost convincingly to Andy Murray in the fourth round at Wimbledon.

[Buzzo]

Andy Murray destroying all in his wake as he moves through to the semis of the Shanghai Open. 6-2 6-2 against Goffin today.

On track to meet Djokovic in the final.

[BG1973]

Something wrong with him. Sure he'll regret those comments but for now they're fine in his immature brain. For every Federer there will be a Krgias. No idea how to spell his name and don't care.

Bit of a Ronnie o'sullivan but without the talent.

[RichC]

Djokovic out in the Semis, good chance for Murray to pick up another title.

He must be getting closer point wise to the #1 ranking

[BobTheCharmer]

The Serb throwing all his toys out as well.

[RichC]

Yup, he's been a bit volatile to say the least these past few months.

[RichC]

Murray wins the Shaghai masters, closing in on that top ranking pretty quickly now. He's certainly been the best player for a while now even though the rankings still show Djokovic at the top still

[Shaggy]

Muzza

Only about 900 or so points behind Novak now.

[Shaggy]

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[labourRed]

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I think that's just and fair.

He's bringing the game into disrepute. However the tour should also be offering help, although my bet is he just couldn't give a ****.

[Shaggy]

Following the ATP’s decision today I would like to take this opportunity to apologise again for the circumstances in Shanghai. The season has been a long one as I battled several injuries and other challenges towards the end of the summer. The Asian circuit was particularly tough after the long week and win in Tokyo and with the travel throughout the continent, my body finally just gave out in Shanghai both physically and mentally. This is no excuse, and I know very well that I need to apologise to the fans – in Shanghai and in other parts of the world – as well as the tournament organisers in Shanghai who do an amazing job. I of course know how important the fans are to the success of our sport and I personally love the interaction with fans in the many different cities throughout the world on the tennis circuit. I am someone who gives a huge amount of time to my fans because I love and value their support. Their energy is what motivates me to reach for the top of the game. I regret that my year is ending this way and that I will not have a chance to continue chasing the ATP Finals. This was an important goal for me. I do understand and respect the decision by the ATP and I will use this time off to improve on and off the court. I am truly sorry and look forward to returning in 2017.

NK

[RichC]

Seems sensible from the ATP but also Kyrigos as well. Fancy he needs the break and gets himself ready for the 2017 season

[labourRed]

NK

In other words. "8weeks, thanks - smell you later."

Given the proverbial polish by his PR.

[captainfog]

With 2415 points - more than are on offer for winning a Grand Slam - still separating him from top dog Novak Djokovic on the current rankings, it seems improbable that Murray will be top of the pops come 7 November.

But it is possible. This is how:

30 October: Murray wins the Erste Bank Open in Austria while Novak Djokovic opts to sit out the week's action. Gap down to 1915 points.
5 November: Djokovic goes out at the semi-final stage at the Paris Masters. Gap down to 1275 points.
6 November: Murray wins the Paris Masters title. Gap down to 875 points.
6 November: The points from the 2015 World Tour Finals - won by Djokovic - are wiped from the rankings record. Murray overtakes Djokovic to become world number one by 225 points.