Nick Kyrgios vows to be a better man on court when he returns to action.
The ATP hit the 24-year-old Aussie with a 16-week suspended ban and fine of $25,000 for his outburst in Cincinnati last month. Both the suspension and fine will be imposed if Kyrgios commits a similar rules violation within the next six months.
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In his first public comments on the issue, Kyrgios posted "guess I'm on my best behavior for six months" on Instagram along with the hashtag "detention" and some smiley face emojis.
Kyrgios, who must also continue to seek support from a mental health coach and undergo counseling "from a professional specializing in behavioral management" during November and December, will avoid the suspension and fine if he does not violate ATP rules within the six-month probationary period.
When one Instagram poster commented Kyrgios should have been hit with a lifetime ban, the Washington, D.C. champion replied "Well no not really. I'm chilling, relaxing. I'll speak when I want."
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