NICK KYRGIOS launched a poll asking ‘how many years would I be banned for?’ if he had behaved like Novak Djokovic.
World No1 Djokovic was sensationally KO’d from the US Open after accidentally hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball he hit away in anger.
The Serbian ace, 33, was defaulted from the Grand Slam after just one set in his fourth-round tie against Pablo Carreno Busta.
And tennis bad boy Kyrgios, 25, stirred the pot by suggesting if it was him, he would have been banned for multiple YEARS.
The Australian asked his followers on Twitter: “Swap me for jokers incident.
“‘Accidentally hitting the ball kid in the throat’ how many years would I be banned for?”
Fans had the choice between five, ten and 20 years and clearly played up to the jibe with more than 50 per cent of the 165,000 plus responses picking 20.
Social media was flooded with reaction to Kyrgios’ post.
Fellow tour pro Tommy Paul joked: “We’d be bailing you outta jail right now.”
But plenty of fans slammed Kyrgios.
One said: “Who knows. You actually have to get off your arse and play and then hit the ball to find out.”
Another added: “It’s hilarious when it’s the mediocre players who always chime in.”
Kyrgios has laid into Djokovic already this summer after criticising him and all those involved in the Serb’s highly controversial Adria tour.
The Eastern European comp was panned for being irresponsible amid Covid-19.
And the event was cancelled after a number of stars, including Djokovic, caught the virus after videos emerged showing players partying in night clubs and dancing topless.
