Kyrgios pulls out a day before first-round Australian Open match
"This is one of the most important tournaments of my career." hasn't been easy at all. "I'm obviously extremely disappointed," Kyrgios said.
"This is one of the most important tournaments of my career." hasn't been easy at all. "I'm obviously extremely disappointed," Kyrgios said.
According to 'Xinhua', World No. 7 Ruud, who has a much higher ranking than Moutet, notched up the 6-1, 6-2, 6-7(4), 6-2 win to set up a meeting with 13th seed Matteo Berrettini of Italy, who scraped past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain 3-6, 7-6(2), 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.
Kyrgios came close to clinching his first grand slam title when he met Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final in July, taking the opener but ultimately succumbing to defeat in four sets on Centre Court, reports DPA.
Polish lawyer Anna Palus was temporarily ejected from Centre Court last month after Kyrgios claimed she was drunk and putting him off during his defeat to Novak Djokovic.
The Polias clinched a tight first set in the tie-break with a backhand winner, before Kyrgios battled back in the second set.
Nick Kyrgios had earlier emerged as a hero for the country after holding a bushfire relief match before the 2020 Australian Open.
Though Rafael Nadal won 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(6), 7-6(4) to book his 12th quarterfinal spot at the Australian Open, Nick Kyrgios did not go down without a fight.
Known to be a huge Basketball fan and supporter of NBA team Boston Celtics, Nick Kyrgios came out at the Rod Laver Arena wearing Kobe Bryant's shirt.
Tennis Australia has already committed an A$100 donation for every ace served at the ATP Cup in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney.
According to tournament organisers, the Australian wildcard entry Kokkinakis pulled out of the Thursday evening tie with a right shoulder problem.
