Britain's Jacob Fearnley produced an Australian Open shock on Monday by knocking out Nick Kyrgios on his much-anticipated return at his home Grand Slam. Fearnley, ranked No. 92 in the world, dispatched Kyrgios in straight sets to advance to the second round -- with the enigmatic 29-year-old Australian frequently displaying his anger and clutching at an apparent injury during the match.

Nick Kyrgios has been beaten in straight sets by British talent Jacob Fearnley in the first round of the Australian Open at John Cain Arena on Monday night.The Australian appeared to be struggling with an abdominal issue as he battled his way to defeat in two hours,

Great Britain’s Jacob Fearnley claimed the biggest win of his career at the Australian Open with a straight-sets victory over Nick Kyrgios. Home favourite Kyrgios, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist, was handicapped by an abdominal strain as Fearnley prevailed 7-6 (3) 6-3 7-6 (2) in two hours and 19 minutes in Melbourne.

Jacob Fearnley earned what he described as the “best” win of his career as he beat Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open. The 23-year-old from Edinburgh had to contend with both Kyrgios and a raucous crowd roaring on the home favourite, but he dealt with both in hugely impressive fashion.

Kyrgios is hoping to compete at this summer’s Wimbledon but said he may have played singles at the Australian Open for the final time

Jacob Fearnley decided to delete Instagram ahead of his Australian Open match against Nick Kyrgios because he was receiving lots of messages and it was distracting him. In what will be his debut at Melbourne Park, the British tennis player is set to meet a home favorite and one of the players whose matches draw the most attention.

The British No.3 will face the former Wimbledon finalist and a raucous atmosphere in Kyrgios’ favourite John Cain Arena on Monday night here. The Scot said he will try to block out the inevitable noise and distractions as the Aussie plays his first home Grand Slam for three years.

Rising British tennis star Jacob Fearnley has defeated Nick Kyrgios in the Australian Open. The 23-year-old player won 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) against Kyrgios. It was his first international Grand Slam match and a major milestone in his budding career.

For Jacob Fearnley, a first-round clash against Nick Kyrgios at the 2025 Australian Open is surely set to actualise his rather astonishing recent rise.

The Australian Open has seen a possible new Scottish tennis star emerge. Edinburgh-born tennis player Jacob Fearnley has been one of the of the breakout stars of the Australian Open so far. The British number three defeated local favourite Nick Kyrios in the first round in straight sets 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 7-6 (7-2).