Nick Kyrgios vs. Jacob Fearnley score, result as Aussie star bombs out of Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios has been beaten in straight sets by British talent Jacob Fearnley in the first round of the Australian Open at John Cain Arena on Monday night.

The Australian appeared to be struggling with an abdominal issue as he battled his way to defeat in two hours, 19 minutes.

After Kyrgios' resistance was broken in the first set tiebreaker, the Aussie collapsed in the second set and went down a break early in the third.

But riding a wave of crowd support and dip in level from Fearnley, Kyrgios broke back and even earned a set point before the Brit rallied.

Fearnley - in only his third match at a major - played a brilliant match and managed to close out the tiebreaker comfortably and set up a second-round match with Sebastian Baez.

The Sporting News followed the Nick Kyrgios vs. Jacob Fearnley match live, providing score updates, commentary, and highlights as it happened.

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Nick Kyrgios vs. Jacob Fearnley final score - Australian Open first round

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Nick Kyrgios vs. Jacob Fearnley live updates, highlights and commentary 

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GAME, SET, MATCH  FEARNLEY! Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 6-7 Fearnley (tiebreak)

• *0-1 - Kyrgios nets after excellent play from the Brit
• 0-2* - Kyrgios hits wide
• 1-2* - Back on serve as Kyrgios hits the winner
• *1-3 - Kyrgios nets and gives the mini break
• *1-4 - Double fault and this is bleak for Nick.
• 1-5* - Long rally and the Aussie nets. Fearnley close here.
• 1-6* - Kyrgios nets and it's five match points
• *2-6 - One saved as the Brit hit longs.
• Game, set, match Fearnley: Kyrgios hits into the net.

Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 6-6 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Unreturned serve.
• 30-0: Kyrgios nets.
• 40-0: Kyrgios hits the return long.
• 40-15: Double fault.
• Game JF: Forehand winner seals the game. Tiebreak coming

*Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 6-5 Fearnley

• 15-0: Unreturned serve.
• 15-15: Kyrgios nets.
• 15-30: The Australian hits long.
• 30-30: Fearnley with the error.
• 30-40: Double fault.
• 40-40: Kyrgios drills the backhand winner. Saves the break point.
• Adv NK: Unreturned serve.
• Game NK: Ace.

Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 5-5 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Kyrgios makes the forced error.
• 15-15: Double fault.
• 15-30: Fearnley hits long.
• 30-30: Huge chance for Nick but he hits wide by the barest of margins.
• 40-30: Kyrgios hits wide.
• 40-40: Another long hit by the Brit. He is a bit erratic at the moment.
• Adv JF: Ace.
• 40-40: Amazing volley made by Kyrgios.
• Adv NK: Fearnley nets. Set and break point for the Aussie. The roof will come off here if he gets it.
• 40-40: Fearnley saves with the serve/winner combo.
• Adv JF: Ace.
• 40-40: Fearnley hits long.
• Adv JF: Ace.
• Game JF: Kyrgios nets. Fearnley saves a set point and holds.

*Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 5-4 Fearnley

• 15-0: Unreturned serve.
• 15-15: Laser backhand winner from Fearnley. Wow.
• 30-15. Serve and volley from Nick, who hits the winner.
• 30-30: Fearnley sees the serve and volley coming and forces Kyrgios into the error.
• 30-40: Kyrgios doesn't make the put away and Fearnley hits the winner. What a game from him so far.
• 40-40: Ace for Kyrgios.
• Adv NK: Another ace.
• Game NK: Unreturned serve seals the game for the Aussie.

Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 4-4 Fearnley*

• 0-15: Fearnley uses the drop shot on Nick. The Aussie gets there and forces the error.
• 15-15: Excellent forehand from the Brit sees Kyrgios net.
• 30-15: Fearnley puts away the forehand from Kyrgios' defensive drop shot.
• 40-15: Nick hooks the forehand wide.
• Game JF: Ace.

*Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 4-3 Fearnley

• 15-0: Errors piling up from Fearnley.
• 30-0: Unreturned serve.
• 40-0: The Brit hits deep. Huge momentum in this match.
• Game NK: Underarm serve. Tweener from Nick. Error from the Brit. Wow.

Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 3-3 Fearnley*

• 0-15: Double fault. Looks like the Brit has lost his focus.
• 15-15: Excellent serve/winner combo.
• 30-15: Unreturned serve.
• 30-30: Fearnley nets. Opening here for Kyrgios.
• 30-40: Kyrgios earns a break point with a drive and then volley winner.
• 40-40: Kyrgios bunts the return wide. Fearnley saves the first break point he faces.
• Adv JF: Kyrgios slaps the return long.
• 40-40: Kyrgios hits the line with a forehand winner.
• Adv JF: Nick's return is chipped deep.
• 40-40: The Brit blasts into the net.
• Adv JF: Unreturned serve.
• 40-40: Another error from Fearnley.
• Adv NK: Fearnley nets the volley. The crowd goes wild.
• Break NK: The Brit hits into the net and that's the break. Back on serve.

*Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 2-3 Fearnley

• 15-0: Forehand winner for Nick.
• 30-0: Backhand winner for Nick.
• 40-0: Unreturned serve.
• 40-15: Excellent return from Fearnley forces the error from Kyrgios.
• Game NK: Powerful forehand from Nick gets the hold.

Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 1-3 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Fearnley attacks and hits the forehand winner.
• 30-0: Unreturned serve.
• 40-0: Another winner for the Brit. Kyrgios ain't moving well.
• 40-15: Double fault.
• 40-30: Another double fault for Fearnley. Loss of concentration.
• Game JF: Unreturned serve and that's the break consolidated.

*Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 1-2 Fearnley

• 15-0: Fearnley hits the return wide.
• 15-15: Kyrgios nets.
• 30-15: Nick hits a winner.
• 40-15: Ace.
• 40-30: Kyrgios doesn't hit the smash and eventually nets.
• 40-40: Stunning return from Fearnley. The Brit then puts away another winner.
• Adv JF: Incredible pass attempt from Fearnley. Kyrgios has to go for it and frames it.
• 40-40: Kyrgios saves the break point with a forehand winner.
• Adv JF: Double fault. Another break chance for Fearnley.
• Break JF: Kyrgios can't make the volley at the net and that's the break.

Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 1-1 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Serve/winner combo for Fearnley.
• 30-0: Kyrgios returns the second serve too deep.
• 40-0: Fearnley crunches a forehand winner.
• 40-15: Fearnley nets.
• Game JF: Unreturned serve.

*Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 1-0 Fearnley

• 0-15: Kyrgios nets.
• 15-15: Fearnley makes the rare error.
• 15-30: Nick hits long again.
• 30-30: Fearnley just misses with the backhand return cross-court.
• 40-30: Second serve ace for Kyrgios.
• Game NK: Unreturned serve.

SECOND SET FEARNLEY! Kyrgios 6-7 3-6 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Unreturned serve.
• 30-0: Kyrgios can't get to the low ball and nets it.
• 40-0: Fearnley's shot clips the net cord and lands in. Was going wide.
• Set JF: Kyrgios hits long and that's the second set to Fearnley.

*Kyrgios 6-7 3-5 Fearnley

• 15-0: Fearnley hits wide.
• 30-0: Kyrgios serves an ace
• 40-0: Kyrgios hits a winner.
• Game NK: His easiest hold in a while.

Kyrgios 6-7 2-5 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Unreturned serve.
• 30-0: Unreturned serve.
• 40-0: Ace. Every Fearnley service game is so easy at the moment.
• Game JF: The Brit belts a backhand winner.

*Kyrgios 6-7 2-4 Fearnley

• 0-15: Double fault for Kyrgios.
• 15-15: Fearnley makes the mistake.
• 15-30: Excellent defence from Fearnley. Scrambles and then wins the point.
• 15-40: Drop shot from Fearnley sets up two more break points.
• 30-40: One saved with an unreturned serve.
• 40-40: Fearnley hits long.
• Adv NK: Unreturned serve.
• Game NK: Serve/winner combo gets the game for Nick.

ALERT: Kyrgios has the trainer on court but hasn't taken a medical timeout.

Kyrgios 6-7 1-4 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Kyrgios returns the serve long.
• 15-15: Fearnley frames the ball out.
• 30-15: Kyrgios floats the return long.
• 30-30: Double fault.
• 40-30: Fearnley draws the short return and smashes it away.
• Game JF: Kyrgios nets. 

*Kyrgios 6-7 1-3 Fearnley

• 15-0: Serve/winner combo for Nick.
• 30-0: Ace for Kyrgios.
• 40-0: Unreturned serve.
• 40-15: Double fault.
• 40-30: Kyrgios hooks the forehand long.
• Game NK: He is finally on the board in this set.

Kyrgios 6-7 0-3 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Unreturned serve.
• 30-0: Kyrgios makes the error.
• 40-0: Another point for the Brit.
• Game JF: Serves an ace and the Brit is flying.

*Kyrgios 6-7 0-2 Fearnley

• 0-15: Double fault to start the game for Nick.
• 0-30: Fearnley crunches a winner straight from the serve.
• 15-30: An unreturned serve.
• 15-40: Kyrgios nets and it's two break points.
• 30-40: Fearnley is forced into the error.
• 40-40: The Brit nets and we are back to deuce.
• Adv NK: Nick delivers an ace.
• 40-40: Fearnley gets the let cord and then eventually hits the winner.
• Break JF: Fearnley hits another winner. And it's an early break.

Kyrgios 6-7 0-1 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Kyrgios nets.
• 15-15: Fearnley hits long.
• 30-15: After a long rally, Kyrgios nets.
• 40-15: Unreturned serve.
• Game JF: An ace secures another easy hold.

FIRST SET FEARNLEY! Kyrgios 6-7 Fearnley (tiebreak)

• *1-0: Fearnley hits long
• 1-1*: Kyrgios turn to hit long.
• 1-2*: Nick can't make the pass. On serve.
• *1-3: Mini break for Fearnley as he smashes a winner.
• *1-4: Another point to Fearnley as Nick hits long.
• 1-5*: Ace for Fearnley.
• 1-6*: Kyrgios nets and it's five set points for Fearnley.
• *2-6: Kyrgios saves one with an ace.
• *3-6: Another ace for Nick
• Set JF: Kyrgios hits deep and that's the first set to the Brit.

Kyrgios 6-6 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Kyrgios nets trying to make the pass.
• 30-0: Kyrgios curls the forehand wide.
• 40-0: The Aussie hits long. Another easy serve on the cards for Fearnley.
• Game JF: Kyrgios nets. Tiebreaker here we come.

*Kyrgios 6-5 Fearnley

• 15-0: Unreturned serve.
• 30-0: Fearnley hits the drop shot into the net.
• 30-15: Kyrgios flicks the backhand long after a deep return from the Brit.
• 30-30: Kyrgios hits long again.
• 40-30: Unreturned serve.
• 40-40: Another error from the Aussie. Tight game here again.
• Adv NK: Kyrgios relieves pressure with an ace.
• Game NK: Fearnley nets and the Aussie holds.

Kyrgios 5-5 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Unreturned serve.
• 30-0: Ace.
• 40-0: Another ace. Holds coming easy for the Brit at the moment.
• Game JF: Ace. Comfortable hold.

*Kyrgios 5-4 Fearnley

• 0-15: Kyrgios hits the half-volley forehand wide.
• 15-15: Fearnley makes the error.
• 30-15: Kyrgios forces Fearnley wide, who can't make the winner down the line.
• 40-15: Unreturned serve.
• Game NK: Fearnley hits into the net.

Kyrgios 4-4 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Unreturned serve.
• 30-0: Kyrgios misses the backhand down the line while stretching.
• 30-15: Double fault.
• 40-15: Fearnley's powerful off-forehand draws the error from Kyrgios.
• Game JF: An ace wraps up a comfortable service game.

*Kyrgios 4-3 Fearnley

• 0-15: Kyrgios hits wide.
• 15-15: The Aussie crunches a winner.
• 15-30: Amazing passing winner from Fearnley.
• 15-40: A Kyrgios error gives the Brit two break points.
• 30-40: One is saved with an unreturned serve.
• 40-40: The second is saved with an excellent volley winner at the net.
• Adv NK: Fearnley defends the serve too deep.
• Game NK: Nick saves two break points and hold.

Kyrgios 3-3 Fearnley*

• 0-15: Kyrgios melts a forehand return winner.
• 15-15: Kyrgios bunts the serve too long.
• 30-15: The Aussie has Fearnley on the ropes but he misses the drop shot into the net.
• 40-15: Ace for the Brit.
• Game JF: Kyrgios nets and Fearnley gets the hold from 0-15.

*Kyrgios 3-2 Fearnley

• 15-0: Kyrgios draws the error from the Brit with his power hitting.
• 15-15: The Aussie hits long.
• 30-15: Ace.
• 40-15: Kyrgios moves Fearnley around and draws the error.
• Game NK: Unreturned serve.

Kyrgios 2-2 Fearnley*

• 15-0: Kyrgios floats the forehand beyond the baseline.
• 30-0: Ace for Fearnley.
• 40-0: Unreturned serve.
• 40-15: Double fault.
• Game JF: Kyrgios just misses the paint going down the line.

*Kyrgios 2-1 Fearnley

• 0-15: Kyrgios plays the tweener but Fearnley hits the winner.
• 15-15: Fearnley nets.
• 30-15: Kyrgios hit a forehand winner.
• 30-30: Fearnley hits the net cord twice and it drops in his favour.
• 40-30: The Brit goes too deep.
• Game NK: Kyrgios brings Fearnley forward and draws the error.

Kyrgios 1-1 Fearnley*

• 0-15: Kyrgios hits a backhand winner.
• 0-30: Fearnley nets.
• 15-30: Kyrgios hits long.
• 30-30: Fearnley slams his first ace down.
• 40-30: Kyrgios goes too long and Fearnley has got himself out of trouble here.
• Game JF: An ace secures the hold for the Brit.

*Kyrgios 1-0 Fearnley

• 0-15: Kyrgios starts with a double fault.
• 15-15: The serve is unreturned.
• 30-15: Kyrgios drills an ace.
• 40-15: Kyrgios comes to the net and backhand volleys a winner.
• 40-30: Kyrgios nets.
• 40-40: Double fault.
• Adv NK: Nick puts away Fearnley's bunted backhand.
• Game: Kyrgios holds despite a couple of double faults.

Start

7:12pm: Three minutes until play starts. Kyrgios to serve

7:10pm: The players have entered the court to a huge cheer. Capacity crowd here at John Cain.

6:55pm: Kyrgios and Fearnley are in the golf buggies on their way to John Cain Arena now.

6:50pm: In a good sign for both Kyrgios and Fearnley, their opponent will come from the Baez-Cazuax match, which looks like it's about to go five sets.

6:40pm: Fearnley was ranked outside the top 1000 in October 2023. He is now ranked 92 in the world.

6:35pm: Kyrgios pulled out of an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic before AO because of a stomach issue. Has it healed in time for tonight?

6:30pm: We will be starting at a little past 7pm after Pegula defeated Maya Joint in straight sets on John Cain.

6:05pm: Kyrgios' match won't begin until after 7pm and at the conclusion of the Jessica Pegula-Maya Joint match.

6pm (local time): Welcome to tonight's Australian Open first round match between Nick Kyrgios and Jacob Fearnley at John Cain Arena.

Who is Jacob Fearnley? Nick Kyrgios' next opponent

Fearnley is a 23-year-old British tennis player, who is currently ranked 92 in the world, however he was outside the top 1000 a little over 12 months ago.

This will be his debut at the Australian Open after making his grand slam bow at Wimbledon last year - running into Novak Djokovic in the second round.

While he has only played five ATP matches in his entire career, Fearnley has risen up the rankings to the top 100 based on his form on the Challenger Tour - where he won four titles in 2024.

Last year, Fearnley picked up wins against Chris O'Connell, Corentin Moutet, Adrian Mannarino and Juncheng Shang.

How to watch the Australian Open: TV channel, free-to-air guide in Australia

The Nine Network remains the free-to-air broadcaster of the Australian Open for 2025.

Games will be shown across the various channels in Nine's portfolio – Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Go!.

Matches involving Australians or notable players are typically prioritised on free-to-air.

For the opening week, Nine's coverage will typically begin at 10:00 am AEDT, with the on-court action to start at 11:00 am AEDT.

Consult your local TV guide for the latest schedule.

Australian Open live stream: How to watch online in Australia 

Fans can stream this year's Australian Open via subscription service Stan Sport, where every match will be streamed live, ad-free and available on-demand. 

Notably, games played on Rod Laver Arena will be available in 4K.

On top of this, Stan Sport will exclusively host 'Grand Slam Daily' – a highlights and talking points show airing at 7:00 am AEDT each day.

9Now will also offer free online streaming of Nine's broadcasts across Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Go, as well as access to non-broadcast games.