Marinko Matosevic of Australia hits a return to Kei Nishikori of Japan during their men's singles at the Australian Open 2014 tennis tournament in Melbourne January 14, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Reed
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The frustration of a first round loss in searing heat at his home Australian Open told on 54th-ranked Marinko Matosevic, who took exception to his coach's lack of support and fans calling him 'mad dog' during his marathon five-setter on Tuesday.
Bosnia-born Matosevic extended his winless streak at grand slams to 12 with a 6-3 5-7 6-2 4-6 6-2 loss to 16th-seeded Japanese Kei Nishikori after three tumultuous hours and 46 minutes on a raucous Show Court 2.
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