Australia’s Nick Kyrgios is in line for another hefty fine after blasting the umpire following his doubles match with partner Taylor Fritz.

Kyrgios, who is no stranger to either controversy or fines, completely lost his cool after being edged out of the doubles. Losing 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 8-10, to Guido Pella and Joao Sousa. Throughout the match there was a series of dubious line calls that infuriated the Kyrgios team. Something the racket-smashing 23-year-old complained to the umpire about seconds after the clash.

“What the f**k is wrong with you?” Kyrgios shouted at the umpire. “You’re a f**king disgrace. F**king disgrace.”

Continuing to unleash his rage on the court, Kyrgios interacted with the crowd. Asking them  ‘Do you think that’s alright, yes or no?’ The outburst was caught on camera by one fan, who uploaded in onto his Twitter account.

‘Just give me the answer. He’s a disgrace. ‘I come out and give 100% and I have to deal with idiots like him. Does he get fined for his mistakes? It’s rubbish, man.’ Kyrgios said.

The adults win. The kids lose. Great match. NK gives a proper breakdown to keep his reputation intact. #MiamiOpen #Kyrios pic.twitter.com/tM1sNZibfw

— Ken C 🎾☀️🌴 (@tnns_ken) March 23, 2019

It is not the first time the world No.33 has raised eyebrows for his actions. He previously served a brief ban from the sport in 2016 for unsportsmanlike conduct during the Shanghai Masters. Meanwhile, last June he was fined more than $17,000 for making a lewd gesture during the Fever-Tree Championships in London.

The controversy is a stark contrast to Kyrgios’ opening match in the singles. Taking on Alexander Bublik, he prevailed 7-5, 6-3, with the help of a fairly disciplined and mature performance. He is already a two-time semi-finalist in Miami and has won more matches (11) at the tournament than any other Masters 1000 event.

“I know he’s a player who tries to keep things on his own terms… kind of reminds me of me a little bit,” he said of Bublik. “He just needs to play those bigger points with a little more discipline. Strange me saying that…
“I thought he was going to put me on a couple of highlight reels. I knew he was trying to at some stage. I knew I had to be the disciplined one of the two today.”

Kyrgios will return to the Miami Court’s on Sunday when he play’s Dusan Lajovic in the third round.

Angelique Kerber’s run at the 2019 Miami Open won’t be remembered so much for tennis, but for the words she said following her final match.

The two-time grand slam champion bowed out 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, in the third round on Saturday night to Bianca Andreescu. Suffering her second loss to the Canadian in as many weeks following their clash in the final at Indian Wells. During what was a tense encounter between those two, the match was overshadowed by a frosty handshake at the end. During which Kerber called the 18-year-old “the biggest drama queen ever.”

.@BAndreescu_ continues her brilliant run at the @MiamiOpen!

Downs Kerber, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 to move into the fourth round! pic.twitter.com/scmwtI5Aea

— WTA (@WTA) March 24, 2019

Questioned about the comment afterwards, world No.24 Andreescu said she didn’t hear what was said at the time. She is now on a 10-match winning streak and is undefeated against top 10 opposition this year. Andreescu ended 2018 ranked 178th in the world.

“She said something, but I’m not sure what,” New York Times journalist Ben Rothenberg quoted her as saying. “I just didn’t say anything, whatever, I’m not trying to focus on that. I’ll just let my tennis talk.”

It is unclear as to what lead up to the jibe from Kerber. During their match in Indian Wells, Andressce requested a medical time out during the deciding set. Something that might have been interpreted as a tactical time out. However, the teenager did have a couple minor injury issues coming into that match. Nevertheless, Kerber praised her afterwards.

“She played good, especially in the third set. When she had the chances, she just goes for it. Yeah, she put the balls in the court. At the end, she deserved to win.” The German said.
“She played the whole tournament good. I know that I had to play my best tennis. But, yeah, at the end, I was not able to take my chances, but she did it.” Kerber added.

Following her latest loss, Journalist Jannik Schneider described Kerber as ‘downhearted’ as she addressed the media in the mixed zone at the Miami Open. Revealing that the 31-year-old currently has some sort of thigh issue, but it is unclear how severe it is. Could Kerber’s words be out of frustration and nothing other than that?

Do not want to defend #kerber here. But for another perspective: she said she felt something in her thigh again. She does not know what it is. Was very downhearted in the mixedzone imo #MiamiOpen https://t.co/pEaiq5E4Gi

— Jannik Schneider (@schnejan) March 24, 2019

Next up for Andreescu will be Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit in the fourth round.

Whilst the end of his career is in sight, David Ferrer has illustrated that he still has the ability to compete at the top level of the sport.

The 36-year-old, who will officially retire in May, dropped just five games during his 6-3, 6-2, win over Sam Querrey in the first round of the Miami Masters. Winning 81% of his first service points and dropping serve only once throughout the encounter. Ferrer was also able to capitalize on a mixed display from Querrey, who produced a costly 34 unforced errors. More than three-times his tally of 10.

“I enjoyed it a lot. It’s Miami, a lot of people have supported me all these years. For me, it’s a great experience to play in this new stadium,” Ferrer told TennisTV. “I’m really happy because I played really good… I am doing my goal, and my goal is to be competitive.”

The Spaniard is making his 17th consecutive appearance in Miami this year. Since making his debut back in 2003, Ferrer has won 33 out of 49 matches played at the event. In 2013 he reached the final before being denied the title by Andy Murray. He has also reached the quarter-finals or better on five other occasions.

Ferrer’s next opponent comes in the shape of Alexander Zverev. A player who was only six when Ferrer played his first match in Miami. Their head-to-head is in favour of the German, who leads 4-2 and has won their four most recent meetings on the tour. Their most recent clash occurred last month in Acapulco, where Zverev prevailed in straight sets.

“It’s going to be tough, the last few times I’ve lost (against him).” Ferrer admits. “I know he’s an incredible player, he’s number three in the world. So I will have to play really good to beat him. I will try my best and enjoy every point that I play.”

Currently ranked 155th in the world, Ferrer is set to play his final competitive match at the Madrid Open. He is one of only four active players on the tour to achieve 700 or more wins. During his career, Ferrer has won 27 ATP titles and finished seven seasons in the world’s top 10.