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‘It’s brutal’: Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open

Australia’s top-seeded tennis player Nick Kyrgios has sensationally pulled out of the Australian Open on the first day of the tournament because of a tear to his knee cartilage.

The controversial star, who was considered the country’s best chance to win the grand slam, said he was “extremely disappointed” to retire before even playing a match.

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Hannah Wootton is a Rear Window columnist, based in Melbourne. Connect with Hannah on Twitter. Email Hannah at hannah.wootton@afr.com

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