Tennis: Kyrgios family look to help young star

Nick Kyrgios of Australia. Photo / AP.

Nick Kyrgios' mother says the family are looking into ways to help the young tennis star handle his emotions better on court.

Kyrgios' turbulent Wimbledon campaign divided public opinion, after the 20-year-old was forced to deny allegations of tanking during his fourth-round loss to Frenchman Richard Gasquet and forked out US$9,500 (A$12,675) in fines for unsportsmanlike conduct.

"We acknowledge the fact that he has to get better at controlling his emotions," Norlaila Kyrgios told the Seven Network.

"I mean, it's good to question things that you believe are wrong, but it's just the way of going about it. That's the main thing.

"But, yes, we're definitely looking at it."

Responding to questions about whether Kyrgios should seek help from a sports psychologist, Norlaila said the family were exploring options to help him manage himself on the court.

"We're looking into what help we can get.

"Tennis Australia is behind us. They're giving their support, saying whatever we need to do to help Nick, and we're talking."

"But for the next few days we're just going to let Nick be Nick at home and not discuss it too much.

"But, yes, we will have to deal with it."

Kyrgios will spend four to five days in Canberra with his family, including his ailing grandfather, before heading to Darwin for Australia's Davis Cup quarter-final against Kazakhstan from July 17-19.

-AAP