MX23RW : Tuesday, December 24 13:35:57| >> :600:295127833:295127833:

Nick Kyrgios beaten by Richard Gasquet in Cincinnati

Nick Kyrgios loses to Richard Gasquet in straight sets in the opening round of the Cincinnati Open.

Nick Kyrgios has suffered a first-round defeat to Richard Gasquet at the Cincinnati Open.

The Australian was beaten 6-2 6-1 by the experienced Frenchman, though his performance was affected by a persistent back problem.

Gasquet broke his opponent twice in both sets, sealing his progress with a comfortable win inside 58 minutes.

The Wimbledon semi-finalist will face Australian qualifier Thanasi Kokkinakis for a place in round three.

ID:240118: cacheID:240118:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1014:
Written by
Jack Prescott
No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Nick Kyrgios of Australia celebrates a point in his fourth round match against Andreas Seppi of Italy during day seven of the 2015 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2015
Read Next:
Kyrgios apologises for Wawrinka incident
>