Jacob Fearnley deletes Instagram to focus on Nick Kyrgios challenge Jacob Fearnley has deleted Instagram because of the attention generated by his Australian Open draw against Nick Kyrgios but the Scotsman will try to enjoy the experience.
Liam Broady described facing Kyrgios on the same court in 2022 as “absolutely awful”, revealing he had faced abuse from spectators, so it is no surprise that Fearnley admitted to feeling anxiety ahead of what will be just his third match at a grand slam.
The opening-round match, Kyrgios’ first at Melbourne Park for three years because of injury, will take place on Monday evening on John Cain Arena, where the maverick Australian encourages his supporters to generate febrile atmospheres.
Fearnley has experience from college tennis in the United States, with the Edinburgh player only turning professional last spring before a meteoric rise into the top 100.
“I think the best thing I can do is just try to enjoy it as best as I can.
