ATP Fines Nick Kyrgios for Vulgar Comment About Stan Wawrinka’s Girlfriend

Australian tennis player apologized to Swiss player Stan Wawrinka due to a lewd and disgusting remark about the French Open’s alleged new girlfriend. The ATP responded with a fine.

The two faced each other in the second round of the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Thursday. After a play, Kyrgios said, “Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend.”

https://twitter.com/NicoleLaDuca/status/631659055879094272

Wawrinka, 30, reportedly dates 19-year-old Donna Vekic of Croatia. She played mixed doubles with Thanasai Kokkinakis.

On-court reporters asked why Kyrgios said the vulgar comment.

https://twitter.com/sluggahjells/status/631679893525368832

But a video shows the trash talking started in the first set.

And there’s more? RT @ProdigyRep: Kyrgios in the 1st set re Stan “banging an 18 year old” http://t.co/4c8iAJk0q5

— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) August 13, 2015

Wawrinka did not hear the comment until after the match. He retired in the third due to a back injury. He expressed his disgust on Twitter.

So disappointing to see a fellow athlete and colleague be so disrespectful in a way I could never even imagine.

— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) August 13, 2015

What was said I wouldn't say to my worst enemy.
To stop so low is not only unacceptable but also beyond belief.

— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) August 13, 2015

There is no need for this kind of behaviour on or off the court and I hope the governing body of this sport does not stand…

— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) August 13, 2015

… for this and stands up for the integrity of this sport that we have worked so hard to build.

— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) August 13, 2015

Kyrgios took to Facebook to apologize to his opponent.

Nick Kyrgios puts out an apology on his Facebook page. pic.twitter.com/noht7xdbue

— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) August 13, 2015

ATP fined Kyrgios $10,000 for his actions.

ATP "still reviewing that matter and additional penalties may be forthcoming" boundary setting may help NK longterm pic.twitter.com/McPBP4LTAO

— Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) August 13, 2015

Kyrgios received a $10,000 fine at Wimbledon for swearing too loudly on court and destroying his racket.