British No 3 pulls shocks home hope 7-6 (3), 6-3, 7-6 (2)Fearnley marks significant milestone with victory
Nick Kyrgios’s Australian Open ended abruptly in the first round, as he crashed out to British No 3 Jacob Fearnley in three tightly contested sets.
The 29-year-old home hope was brilliant and frustrating in equal measures but was unable to capitalise on key opportunities, ultimately losing 7-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) to the inexperienced qualifier.
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