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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Nick Kyrgios hints at retirement after Australian Open defeat to Jacob Fearnley

Kyrgios lost in straight-sets to the 23-year-old Fearnley - (Getty Images)

Nick Kyrgios admitted he may have played his last singles match at the Australian Open after losing to Great Britain’s Jacob Fearnley in the opening round.

The Australian, 29, struggled with an abdominal injury as he made his long-awaited return to the tournament after almost 18 months on his sidelines.

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