When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up forfor news on the biggest players and tournaments Kyrgios has been a controversial figure all week for swearing on court and having a number of rows with journalists. But the Australian finally overstepped the mark during his semi-final defeat against Marin Cilic yesterday. The Australian was sat in his chair courtside when he began shaking his water bottle. He then squirted water out of the bottle onto the ground to insinuate a sexual gesture.<doc-sep>Once you have subscribed we will use the email you provided to send you the newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the newsletter email. Tennis bad-boy Nick Kyrgios has been handed a fine of 15,000 euros ($17,500) for his behaviour at the Wimbledon warm-up event Queen's earlier this month. The Australian had already embarrassed the BBC’s broadcast after he was heard uttering a string of expletives, but it didn't stop there. Kyrgios’ indiscretions had been picked up by the broadcaster’s microphones en-route to defeating Britain’s Kyle Edmund earlier in the tournament. However, it was his bizarre gestures during his loss to Croat Marin Cilic in the semi-finals that have incurred the ATP’s wrath. Insinuating a rather rude act, Kyrgios was filmed squirting water from his water bottle in a suggestive manner. The images were beamed across the world in all their glory, leaving no question as to what Kyrgios’ intentions were. Hardly behaviour becoming of a grown up. While there is no specific offence attached to such an obscene gesture, the ATP have applied the fine under the banner of ‘unsportsmanlike conduct’. Kyrgios is, of course, no stranger to controversy. On the contrary, it seems to follow him wherever he goes. A self-fulfilling prophesy courtesy of the talented Aussie, perhaps? He was thoroughly lambasted following an incident involving three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka during a Rogers Cup match in 2015. Kyrigos was inexplicably heard muttering crude things about Wawrinka's partner. Although Wawrinka did not hear the comments as they were made, they were picked up by the on-court microphone and instantly viewed on social media by millions around the world. Reaction to Kyrgios’ comments were almost universally negative. His assertion, which was later revealed to be completely untrue, landed him a 28-day suspended ban and a hefty fine. He has also been on the end of several accusations of ‘tanking’ (a colloquial term for losing a match on purpose). He was banned for 28 weeks and given another substantial fine in October 2016 for 'lack of best efforts' against German Mischa Zverev in the second round. When asked by a reporter why he had stopped trying against Frenchman Richard Gasquet at Wimbeldon 2015, Kyrgios sarcastically responded: "Do you want to try and return Richard Gasquet’s serve?" John McEnroe, himself a notoriously volatile player in his heyday, said of Kyrgios’ frequent lapses in concentration: "Kyrgios has to look in the mirror if he wants to become a top player and win Slams." While there is certainly a place in professional tennis for characters as colourful as Nick Kyrgios, he might be well advised to curtail the unnecessary and decidedly immature aspects of his personality. His undeniable natural talent seems to have given him a pass up until now, but there may come a time when the good will runs out and he finds himself on the end of a more significant punishment. News Now - Sport News<doc-sep>Nick Kyrgios has been fined €15,000 (£13,000) by the Association of Tennis Professionals after making suggestive gestures with a water bottle during Saturday’s semi-final defeat at the hands of Marin Cilic at Queen’s Club. This was the latest bizarre moment in a career that has been full of them. The BBC cameras happened to be focusing on Kyrgios as he sat on his chair at a change of ends and they picked up his inexplicable bit of play-acting. It must have been difficult to work out what wording to place by the fine. Water-bottle abuse is not mentioned in the ATP rule book, so tournament supervisor Lars Graff settled for the catch-all title of “inappropriate behaviour”.<doc-sep>Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios was fined $17,500 by the Association of Tennis Professionals for making a sexual gesture on Saturday in his semifinal loss to Marin Cilic at the Queen's Club Championship in London. The 23-year-old Kyrgios was shown on television simulating a sexual act with his water bottle. Tournament supervisor Lars Graff imposed an "inappropriate behavior" fine as a result. Kyrgios, currently ranked No. 19 in the world, has drawn scrutiny and been punished for his behavior in the past. He was fined by the ATP in 2016 for several violations at the Shanghai Rolex Masters, including verbal abuse of a spectator and unsportsmanlike conduct. He drew an eight-week suspension as a result of deliberately throwing a match in that tournament. MORE:Serena Williams hopes seeding rules will change as she awaits Wimbledon decision MORE:Swap at top: Nadal reclaims No. 1 ranking from Federer Also in 2016, Kyrgios was fined at both Wimbledon and the French Open for swearing. He drew a fine for taking a phone call while on the court during a mixed doubles match at the Australian Open. In 2015, Kyrgios was fined $13,127 and banned for 28 days for yelling sexual comments at opponent Stan Wawrinka.<doc-sep>
Bad boy Nick Kyrgios has been hit with a fine for pretending to masturbate with a water bottle during his semi-final defeat at the Fever-Tree Championships on Saturday. The Aussie No.1 claimed he did not care when the BBC had to apologise for his foul language during his second round win. But now he has been fined €15,000 (£13,184) for “unsportsmanlike conduct” after stroking his water bottle and then shaking out the contents during a changeover his match against Marin Cilic yesterday. Kyrgios, aged 23, has a growing crime sheet. He was fined US$10,000 (£7,573) last October when he walked out of his first round match at the Shanghai Masters before claiming he had a stomach problem. (Image: WENN.com) (Image: PA) Kyrgios had entertained the crowds during his run to the Fever-Tree Championships semi-final, beating Andy Murray and Kyle Edmund in the process. That followed up a run to the final in Stuttgart the previous week. Kyrgios served 98 aces in his four outings at Queens, twice achieving a personal best of 32 in a match. "I've played some good tennis, have played some tough opponents," he said. "I played a lot of three-setters and a lot of tennis. That's a positive. My body feels pretty good." (Image: Getty Images Europe) Kyrgios: Selected previous controversies US Open 2014 - Three code violations for obscenities and racquet smashing in first round match. Australian Open 2015 - £2,765 fine for audible obscenities and racquet smashing. Wimbledon 2015 — Fined £7,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, $1,500 for swearing. Montreal 2015 - Fined £7,368 and handed suspended penalties of £18,420 and 28-day ban after telling Stan Wawrinka "Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend." Australian Open 2016 - Fined £2,450 for swearing Wimbledon 2016 - Fined £4877 for swearing after labelling his supporting team "retarded". Shanghai Masters 2016 - Suspended and fined £18,500 on top of an earlier fine of £12,100 for lack of effort, verbal abuse of a spectator and unsportsmanlike conduct.