AMSTERDAM, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Australian Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Rotterdam Open in February to play in basketball's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, tournament director Richard Krajicek was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
Kyrgios was handed an eight-week ban on Monday for his antics at the Shanghai Masters last week when he clashed with fans and the chair umpire, and walked off court in the middle of a point.
The 21-year-old had committed to play in Rotterdam, but Krajicek said he had been released from his contract so he can take part in the basketball game in New Orleans.