Nick Kyrgios hints at retirement after losing to Britain’s Jacob Fearnley

Kyrgios was hampered by an abdominal strain and Fearnley kept his cool on a memorable debut to win 7-6 (3) 6-3 7-6 (2).

Nick Kyrgios blows a kiss to the crowd (Ng Han Guan/AP)

Nick Kyrgios expects his straight-sets loss to Britain’s Jacob Fearnley to be his final singles match at the Australian Open.

The Australian played at Melbourne Park for the first time in three years following knee and wrist operations and fans once again flocked to his favourite John Cain Arena to be part of the show.