How many unsportsmanlike fines is that for Nick Kyrgios this year? So far, Nick has racked up about $544,000 in fines over the years as a professional tennis player.

His most recent fine was at the US Open. His unprofessional and unsportsmanlike outburst and rendition of Thor cost him $14,000. After losing, he destroyed two racquets by slamming them like Thor’s hammer on the court. He lost the quarter-final match to Karen Khachanov in five sets, 5-7, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6, 7-3, 4-6.

And now, the ATP is $14,000 richer from Nick’s unsportsmanlike conduct at the US Open.

Miami Open

Nick was fined $35,000 total for four offenses and rule violations based on conduct at the Miami Open. First, he was charged $20,000 for verbal abuse—thereafter another $5,000 for an audible obscenity (using profanity). And then two more $5,000 fines for unsportsmanlike behavior and poor conduct on the court. However, many of the fines were for his comments toward the umpire and not his opponents.

Wimbledon

At Wimbledon, he was fined twice, $10,000 for spitting toward a fan and again for another audible obscenity which dinged him $4,000.

It is very unbecoming when professional athletes smash and break things and cry and scream. Poor sportsmanship is never the answer. On the other hand, you have top seeds like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, who have poise and control when they lose. They get inspired to go back to training harder to win next time. Fans deserve better, and athletes need to follow through.

Nick said his Gland Slam dreams were crushed, and now he has to start over. Well, that’s life and sport. Instead of breaking his racquets like a little child with a temper tantrum, thinking he is entitled and owed, he should be happy and grateful he is ranked in the top 30 players in the world.

However, his unsportsmanlike and semi-violent conduct signifies and shows something more profound about him. Last year, Nick assaulted his ex-girlfriend, Chiara Passari, in Canberra, his hometown in Australia. Recently, he was due in court. But his court case was postponed until October so he could play in Wimbledon and the US Open. If found guilty, the penalty is two years in jail.

Nick Kyrgios has earned $445,000. The ATP will deduct his fines from the prize money he has earned in the tournament.

Some may admire Nick Kyrgios’s candor. But for the most part, it seems tennis fans despise him for various reasons. Fans have been offended by his contempt for tennis and disrespect toward players, fans, and officials. They have also commented that he is not a hustler on the court.

In addition, his attitude on the court and in postgame news conferences is very disrespectful, dismissive, and offensive to other players and the sport.

Some say Nick is eccentric. Does not matter. It is about respect. You must show and have respect and let the winner enjoy the moment because he has earned the spoils. And losing is a gracious act, a sign of respect and humility, knowing you did not play your best or were just outplayed.