The Australian tennis star returned from the covid quarantine just in time for the start of the tournament.

In the first round, the British Liam Broady was defeated at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne.

- I was worried that I would not be physically ready to play.

But I took it day by day, tried to be positive and it made the pressure go away.

I'm glad I got to be here in this year's first match.

It is my favorite track in the whole world, says Kyrgios in Eurosport's broadcast.

See Nick Kyrgio's audience courtship in the player above.