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Kyrgios and Fernandez Shine in Australian Open Mixed Doubles

1/24/2026

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Nick Kyrgios and Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Australian Open mixed doubles, defeating Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski 6-7 (6-8), 6-4, 12-10.
Kyrgios opted out of singles due to injury and praised the crowd, and Fernandez, who lost in singles and doubles, said the pairing began from a talk with her father.
They will face Olivia Nicholls and Henry Patten or Anna Danilina and JJ Tracy.

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Nick Kyrgios and Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Australian Open mixed doubles, defeating Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski 6-7 (6-8), 6-4, 12-10.
Kyrgios opted out of singles due to injury and praised the crowd, and Fernandez, who lost in singles and doubles, said the pairing began from a talk with her father.
They will face Olivia Nicholls and Henry Patten or Anna Danilina and JJ Tracy.