After surgery and close to 16 months of around-the-clock rehabilitation, things began looking up for Nick Kyrgios. And yet here he is, dealing with pain once more.

The 29-year-old’s Australian Open return was short-lived — and he warned it could be his last singles match in his homeland.

Nick Kyrgios hinted at retirement while talking to reporters after his first round loss in a return to the tennis court at the Australian Open on Monday, January 13.

Fast-rising British star Jacob Fearnley beats an ailing Nick Kyrgios in straight sets in the first round of the Australian Open.

Nick Kyrgios faced a dramatic first-round exit at the Australian Open, losing to Jacob Fearnley in a shocking upset. Battling wrist and abdominal injuries, Kyrgios struggled to serve and keep his composure on John Cain Arena.

Nick Kyrgios has strongly hinted at retirement from singles tennis after suffering a first-round defeat at the Australian Open to Britain's Jacob Fearnley. The 29-year-old Australian, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2022,