Nick Kyrgios is no stranger to on-court antics, including an outburst at the Western & Southern Open on Aug. 14 that generated $113,000 in fines. So it was little surprise on Tuesday when Kyrgios brought out the theatrics in his first round win over Steve Johnson at the US Open.
The 24-year-old Australian began the fireworks in a dispute with chair umpire James Keothavong. Kyrgios was upset with fans walking in the aisles during points, and he chastised Keothavong during a changeover.
"Is that not your job?" Kyrgios asked Keothavong. "That's your job. Why don't you do something about it?