The British No.3 will face the former Wimbledon finalist and a raucous atmosphere in Kyrgios’ favourite John Cain Arena on Monday night here. The Scot said he will try to block out the inevitable noise and distractions as the Aussie plays his first home Grand Slam for three years.

Briton Jacob Fearnley might be forgiven for having a sinking feeling after seeing his name bracketed with Nick Kyrgios in the first round of the Australian Open.

Jacob Fearnley deletes Instagram to focus on Nick Kyrgios challenge - The 23-year-old is braced for a spicy debut at the Australian Open.

Nick Kyrgios says he is good for tennis and the sport will get a boost from his return to Grand Slam action at the Australian Open.

Nick Kyrgios raised serious injury fears ahead of the Australian Open by pulling out of a planned charity match against Novak Djokovic. The former world No. 13 recently returned from a two-year injury layoff and has already suffered a new physical setback.

Nick Kyrgios has been struck down by yet another injury on the eve of his return to grand slam tennis. The Australian former world No.13 was due to play Novak Djokovic in an exhibition match on Thursday, in the lead-up to his first Australian Open since 2022, but has withdrawn due to an abdominal injury.

Mats Wilander believes Nick Kyrgios has the capability of causing a 'big upset' in the Australian Open, but has raised concerns about the Aussie star's fitness. Kyrgios' first-round match against Jacob Fearnley next week will be his first match in a major tournament in over two years.