The US Open umpire, Mohamed Lahyani, criticised for giving Australia’s Nick Kyrgios a pep talk has been hit with a two-week suspension by ATP, reports said.
The Swedish official triggered controversy last month after coming down from his chair to give advice to Kyrgios during his second round game against Pierre-Hugues Herbert.
The US Open later said Lahyani “went beyond protocol” with his conduct.
“I want to help you,” Lahyani could be heard telling Kyrgios, who was a set and 3-0 down at the time.
“This isn’t you. I know that. I have seen your matches. You are great for tennis.”
Kyrgios subsequently captured 19 of the next 25 games, claiming a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-3, 6-0 win.
“The US Open determined that chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani’s conduct during Thursday’s second-round match involving Nick Kyrgios and Pierre-Hugues Herbert went beyond protocol,” a US Open statement said.
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