TENNIS bad boy Nick Kyrgios smashed his racket to pieces during his second round French Open defeat to South African Kevin Anderson.

The Australian tennis sensation was 18th seed but the controversy-courting ace was beaten 5-7 6-4 6-1 6-2 on the clay.

7 Nick Kyrgios smashed his racket up at second round the French Open at Roland Garros Credit: AP:Associated Press

The controversial youngster battered his racket during the match, hurling it to the ground after losing another point.

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7 Fans watched the prodigious talent lose his cool again and crumble Credit: AP:Associated Press

7 The controversial youngster battered his racket during the match Credit: AP:Associated Press

7 The Australian star was beaten 5-7 6-4 6-1 6-2 on the clay Credit: AP:Associated Press

And, during a break, he smashed the expensive bit of kit against a drinks fridge in front of stunned young fans watching his meltdown just metres away.

The two men did not skimp on the aces, Anderson made 21 and even unravelling Kyrgios managed to get sixteen.

Kyrgios missed out on the chance to face British star Kyle Edmund in round three.

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7 Kyrgios' poor racket never saw the attack coming Credit: AP:Associated Press

7 Kyrgios missed out on the chance to face British star Kyle Edmund in round three Credit: Getty Images

7 In 2015 the Australian was fined for insulting Stan Wawinka over his then girlfriend Credit: Getty Images

Fans watched the prodigious talent lose his cool again and crumble at the tournament.

In August 2015 the troubled star was fined for insulting Stan Wawinka over his then girlfriend who had allegedly slept with fellow Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis.

During the second set, Kyrgios said: “Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend. Sorry to tell you that, mate".

And, at the Shanghai Masters in october 2016, he blatantly lost points purpose and was once again fined for 'tanking' during the loss.