LIVE UPDATES: <\/strong>Australian Open 2025, Day 3 results<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> UFC legend responds to being kicked off flight after dispute<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Young gun sensationally dumped for Champions Trophy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n In the first game of the match, Kyrgios' big serves were on show, finishing with three aces.<\/p>\n But as the match wore on, his speed decreased, much to his frustration.<\/p>\n Overall, Fearnley out-served him, finishing with 17 aces to 13. Kyrgios' first serve average speed was 185km\/h while Fearnley averaged 192km\/h. \ufeff<\/p>\n The Brit was ruthless with his returns too, and broke Kyrgios in the second set to lead 2-0 at one stage.<\/p>\n "That must really infuriate Kyrgios, that this guy is just attacking his serve. He's doing damage with those returns," John McEnroe said on Nine.<\/p>\n Kyrgios dropped the second set but showed signs of a comeback in the third when he broke the serve of Fearnley at 3-3.<\/p>\n Watch the Australian Open live & free on the 9Network &<\/strong><\/em> 9Now<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em> Stan Sport<\/strong><\/em><\/a> is the only place to watch every match ad-free, live & on demand with centre court in 4K.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n World No.92 Fearnley eventually managed to hold on though, winning the tiebreaker 7-2 in the final set. \ufeff<\/p>\n "He can raise his fists with great delight," Todd Woodbridge said of Fearnley on Nine.<\/p>\n "It was impressive … he'll (Kyrgios) be disappointed but I think he had question marks over his fitness as well," Lleyton Hewitt added. \ufeff<\/p>\n During that third set, Krygios notably dazzled the crowd with an underarm serve and behind the back shot.<\/p>\n It was a point \ufeffthe Aussie was asked about in his press conference, prompting that shock admission about not playing singles at the Australian Open again.<\/p>\n "It was special, taking that in it was pretty good," \ufeffhe said after that statement.<\/p>\n "\ufeffI knew that I have doubles so I kind of was taking everything in tonight, in those moments, it was nuts.<\/p>\n "I didn't want to just throw in the towel \ufeffand walk off or retire. I was hurting physically but I respect my opponent and the fans that waited hours to come see me play."<\/p>\n Kyrgios then repeated once again "realistically I can't probably see \ufeffmyself playing a singles match here again".<\/p>\n The 29-year-old was asked if the confession was given his injury history, and he responded that the niggles he has endured are "tough".<\/p>\n "It's just not enjoyable for me\ufeff, it's not enjoyable to go out there and not think tactically and not think I'm enjoying the atmosphere or where am I going to hit this ball," he said.<\/p>\n "\ufeffIt's like what am I doing to manage my body? This is painful, OK, I can't do this because this hurts, that's not tennis to me. That's not sport.<\/p>\n "I'm happy to play through a bit of discomfort but when it gets to the point where I'm one of the biggest servers on tour and I'm getting out-served tonight … Nick Kyrgios without his serve, I'm not a threat to many players."<\/p>\n Kyrgios went on to state he intends on playing the rest of the grand slams this season with a particular focus on Wimbledon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
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