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Nick Kyrgios is given suspended 16-week ban and fine for aggravated behaviour by the ATP

Nick Kyrgios has surprisingly managed to avoid an immediate ban from the ATP Tour following the conclusion of an investigation into his explosive second-round match in Cincinnati last month. Key points: Nick Kyrgios is on probation from the ATP, with a 16-week suspension and fine hanging over his head unless he stays out of trouble for six months The Canberran hit the headlines for swearing and spitting at umpire Fergus Murphy during a fiery match in Cincinnati last month Kyrgios posted after the ATP announcement, telling fans that he would need to "put a lid" on his behaviour. Kyrgios had already been handed a record fine of $US113,000 after committing eight offences during his second round match with Karen Khachanov, including verbally abusing umpire Fergus Murphy and spitting towards the official at the Cincinnati Masters in August. The investigation was conducted by Gayle David Bradshaw, executive vice president, rules and competition, who concluded that Kyrgios "has been found to have committed Aggravated Behaviour under the Player Major Offense provision in the ATP Code."

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