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Daniel Moxon

Nick Kyrgios calls Australian Open final opponent a 'donut' in outburst after Ash Barty claim

Nick Kyrgios had an axe to grind after his Australian Open doubles success, blasting the media over claims he disrespected Ash Barty and labelling his opponent Max Purcell a "donut".

The last two weeks in Melbourne have been successful for Kyrgios, who had played very little competitive tennis in the build-up to his home Grand Slam.

The man from Canberra lost in the second round of the singles, though it was the tournament favourite and eventual finalist Daniil Medvedev who beat him in an eye-catching duel.

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