Why fans believe one point at the Australian Open sums up everything that's wrong with Nick Kyrgios
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An eye-catching moment during Nick Kyrgios's first-round loss at the Australian Open has summed up the problems fans have with the maverick star as they lashed out online. The 29-year-old's comeback from serious wrist and knee injuries - plus a new abdominal complaint - fell apart in straight sets on Monday night as he fell to Britain's Jacob Fearnley.
![[The divisive Aussie pulled out two of his flamboyant moves in the same point as he struggled to save the third set - and many fans weren't impressed at all]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/23/94057969-14280371-image-a-18_1736812477178.jpg)
Kyrgios seemed to be climbing back into the match after dropping the first two sets when he served underarm, then hit a behind-the-back forehand before winning the point on an unforced error from the Englishman and raising his finger into the air to acknowledge the cheering crowd.
![[Kyrgios (pictured trying to defend at the net) was told to stop trying to be a showman and concentrate on winning games after he was bundled out in straight sets]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/23/94053965-14280371-image-a-19_1736812487745.jpg)
It was a typically flamboyant moment of showmanship - but given he had shown next to no fight as he lost the first two sets, the display set fans off. 'I think you would say it's the first time in the match when Nick is actually engaged in each point and rally, properly, mentally and physically,' Nine commentator and former tennis star Todd Woodbridge said.
![[Pictured: A selection of comments from tennis fans who slammed the 29-year-old's flashy display during the defeat]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/23/94055201-14280371-image-a-3_1736811045095.jpg)
Many fans took that ball and ran with it as they reacted to the flashy point. Kyrgios is pictured grimacing as he clutches at his injured midsection during his loss to Jacob Fearnley on Monday night. The divisive Aussie pulled out two of his flamboyant moves in the same point as he struggled to save the third set - and many fans weren't impressed at all.
