Nick Kyrgios partnered with Novak Djokovic in doubles and then lost to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in singles in Brisbane.

Recap, quotes, and highlights from Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard's win over Nick Kyrgios at the Brisbane International.

Mpetshi Perricard hit 36 aces throughout the match, including a whopping 15 in the final set, the same amount Kyrgios managed overall

Nick Kyrgios was beaten on his singles comeback in Brisbane and cast doubt on his Australian Open hopes but Novak Djokovic sent new coach Andy Murray a positive message with a comfortable victory.

In a match that lasted 2 hours, 27 minutes, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard beat Nick Kyrgios in three tiebreak sets -- 7-6 (2), 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3) at the Brisbane International.

After all the talk and bluster, Nick Kyrgios finally returned to the court for a professional tennis match. Kyrgios missed the better part of two years due to injuries and returned in style alongside Novak Djokovic for a highly publicized doubles match.

This week, the 2025 tennis season began with Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios revisiting the subject of doping. Elsewhere, Naomi Osaka discussed longevity vs. quality and the returning Belinda Bencic got a reality check for the good.

World No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has started her Brisbane International singles campaign with a 6-4, 6-0 win Tuesday over Renata Zarazua of Mexico. The match was a prelude on Pat Rafter Arena for later men's matches involving Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic.

Watch the match highlights between Nick Kyrgios & Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Day 3 of the 2025 Brisbane International Tennis.