Kyrgios offers excuses after another Shanghai meltdown

Aussie firebrand blames sore shoulder, illness for quick exit

SHANGHAI - Australian bad boy Nick Kyrgios apologized and claimed he had been unwell after storming off court to loud boos midway through his opening match at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old issued a statement following his abrupt exit after losing the first set 7-5 on a tie-break to American Steve Johnson, having been docked a point for the second match running because of his conduct.