Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 8, 2021 Australia's Nick Kyrgios during his first round match against Portugal's Frederico Ferreira Silva REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Nick Kyrgios did his best to create his own atmosphere in a subdued John Cain Arena on Monday as he cruised into the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory over qualifier Frederico Ferreira Silva.
The Australian can usually expect a febrile atmosphere when he plays on his favourite court, but a local coronavirus outbreak and unseasonably cold weather kept many punters away.
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