BBC Sport · Jan 6
Kyrgios' return ends in first-round loss in Brisbane
Image caption, Nick Kyrgios reached a career-high singles ranking of 13 in 2016Nick Kyrgios' first ATP Tour match since March ended in a straight-set defeat by Aleksandar Kovacevic in the opening round of the Brisbane International.
The 30-year-old Australian, who had played only six ATP singles matches in the past three seasons and was given a wildcard for the event, was beaten 6-3 6-4 in just 65 minutes by American Kovacevic.
The defeat follows Kyrgios' victory in the 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match against women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka last month.