Nick Kyrgios’s Australian Open journey has ended in disappointment, as he fell to Jacob Fearnley in a tightly contested three-set match on John Cain Arena. The 27-year-old was unable to capitalise on key opportunities, ultimately losing 7-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) to the British qualifier.

The match showcased moments of brilliance and frustration from Kyrgios, who battled through abdominal discomfort but couldn’t find the consistency to overcome Fearnley.

Despite the home crowd’s enthusiastic support, Kyrgios failed to convert a set point in the third set, allowing Fearnley to force a tiebreaker and seal the match with a dominant performance in the decider.

Fearnley, ranked outside the top 100, showed composure beyond his years, weathering Kyrgios’ powerful serves and feeding off the pressure moments. His victory marks a significant milestone in his career as he advances to the second round.