Shanghai: Australia's Nick Kyrgios was slapped with a $1,500 fine yesterday for a foul-mouthed outburst at the Shanghai Masters, officials said, pushing him closer to a potential four-week ban.


Nick Kyrgios

Kyrgios was fined for an audible obscenity during his win over Andreas Haider-Maurer, when he was also heard calling the tournament a "circus" and complaining about the ball kids, according to reports.