Nick Kyrgios could face a heavy fine after apparently refusing to try in protest at receiving a code violation for swearing during his fourth round defeat to Richard Gasquet. The Australian, who has divided opinion with his on court antics but often delighted crowds during the first week, was warned by umpire James Keothavong for an “audible obscenity” early in the second set.
In the following game, which Gasquet won to take a 3-0 lead, Kyrgios appeared entirely disinterested, tapping his returns back into the net while pointing at the umpire.
He denied he had stopped trying during the game in question, deflecting the question, but pointed instead to his subsequent resurgence to claw his way back into the match.