admitted he didnt put forth his best effort and was mentally drained after winning his third title of the season in Tokyo.I guess thats why Im trying to work on being able to be consistent every week,

SHANGHAI -- Nick Kyrgios was booed during a listless 6-3, 6-1 loss to Mischa Zverev at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday, then angrily defended his behavior by saying he didnt owe the spectators anything and fans could just leave if they didnt like his attitude.The Australian player, who is known for fiery outbursts and argumentative behavior on court, put in little effort in the second-round match -- just three days after winning the Japan Open in Tokyo.Kyrgios tapped a soft serve over the net and started walking toward his chair before Zverev had even returned the ball. He floated other first serves in at 67 mph (108 kph) and smacked second-serve faults at 130 mph (210 kph). He hit a risky trick volley between his legs -- and still managed to win the point. On changeovers, he bypassed his chair and waited impatiently to serve, twirling his racket on his fingers.Chair umpire Ali Nili admonished Kyrgios for his behavior in the first set, saying, This is a professional tournament, you have to act like a professional.Toward the end of the 48-minute match, the crowd started booing and jeering. One man yelled, Respect the game, prompting a furious reaction from Kyrgios, who shouted, You want to come here and play?Asked after the match if he thought he owed the spectators a better effort as one of the stars of the game, he turned defiant again.What does that even mean? Im good at hitting a tennis ball at the net. Big deal. I dont owe them anything, he said. If you dont like it, I didnt ask you to come watch. Just leave.On his soft serves, he replied flatly, My arm was a little sore.Kyrgios admitted he didnt put forth his best effort and was mentally drained after winning his third title of the season in Tokyo.I guess thats why Im trying to work on being able to be consistent every week, he said. Just took the easy way out tonight and obviously didnt show up at all.He also apologized later on Twitter, saying, Not good enough today on many levels, Im better than that. I can go on about excuses but there are none. Sorry.Zverev joked about some of Kyrgios serves after the match -- it felt like the last time he played his girlfriend, he said -- but he also defended the Australian and said he shouldnt be criticized for his professionalism.Would Federer behave like that? Probably not, Zverev said. But (Kyrgios) has a creative mind. ... Hes top-15, 16 in the world so hes doing something right.Zverev also said its normal to be fatigued at the end of a grueling season.You reach a point where youre mentally tired and some people react one way, some people react a different way, he said. It doesnt say anything about whether hes professional or not.Steve Finley Jersey . It was the second consecutive win for the Pacers (2-5), who lost their first five preseason games. Jeff Teague led the Hawks (1-5) with 17 points and eight assists and Al Horford had 12 points and seven rebounds. Mike Scott scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half. Luke Weaver Jersey . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. https://www.cheapdiamondbacksjerseys.us/1128l-joel-payamps-jersey-diamondbacks.html . The nimble-footed quarterback got his wish, dashing through the snow and a weary defence all the way into the NCAA record book. Chad Moeller Jersey . Once again Jordan Cieciwa (@FitCityJordan) and I (@LynchOnSports) go head to head in our picks. Last weekend at UFC Fight Night 32 my #TeamLynch got the best of #TeamJC by a score of 9-6. Let us know which side youre on for UFC 167 use the hashtag #TeamLynch or #TeamJC on Twitter. Robbie Ray Jersey . Ryan Garbutt had a goal and two assists as Dallas snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.Over the past three weeks, we analyzed Alabamas,?Clemsons?and Oklahomas?chances of being all-time best teams.This week, lets ask the same question about the?Michigan Wolverines.Can this be the best Maize and Blue team ever? ' ' '