Nick Kyrgios started his Brisbane Open title defence with a battling 7-6(5) 5-7 7-6(5) victory over American Ryan Harrison in the opening round on Tuesday.
Kyrgios’ preparations for the season were interrupted by a spider bite which required hospital treatment last month.
The Australian stuttered before firing 45 aces to overcome Harrison in a rematch of last year’s final match.
Kyrgios, whose season ended in October due to a niggling elbow issue, will look to hit top gear ahead of this month’s Australian Open.
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He meets Jeremy Chardy next.
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