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Kyrgios smashes racket after being eliminated by the 117th in the WTA rankings

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 14 Jan 2026
Nick Kyrgios loses in 1-Point Slam. Photo: gettyimages

Words are not enough to describe what Nick Kyrgios did at his major event of the year, the 1-Point Slam at the 2026 Australian Open. The Australian displayed intense motivation for this tournament but was defeated in the round of 16 by fellow Australian Joanna Garland after hitting a wide backhand. His frustration was evident as he smashed his racket on the ground.

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