Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 18, 2022 Australia's Nick Kyrgios reacts during his first round match against Britain's Liam Broady REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Nick Kyrgios promised COVID-weary fans a show after recovering from his own infection and duly delivered on Tuesday with a tweener-laden 6-4 6-4 6-3 win over Briton Liam Broady on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open second round.
Kyrgios matches are box office gold but have dwindled through the pandemic, and there was danger home fans would miss the Australian at Melbourne Park this year after he tested positive in the leadup.
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