Nick Kyrgios lost in the first round of the men's doubles at Wimbledon on 2 July 2026, playing alongside Alexander Bublik.
What happened?
The Australian and his Kazakhstani partner were beaten 6-3, 6-4 by sixth-seeded Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic.
Kyrgios played some impressive shots, but also cursed out the umpire during the match.
Why it matters for Nick Kyrgios
The 31-year-old Australian said he was 'looking around and taking everything in' during the match, hinting that it may be his last Wimbledon.
He stated, 'I would probably say pretty confidently my last Wimbledon.'
What comes next?
Kyrgios did not officially call it the end of his entire career, but said he couldn't see himself competing at Wimbledon again.
There are 10 other Australians still alive in the men's and women's doubles draws.
Kyrgios enjoyed playing doubles one last time at the grass-court major, saying it was 'a lot of fun' playing with Bublik.
The Australian was given a wildcard invitation to the doubles draw by the All England Club, which he was 'super grateful' for.
Kyrgios' career kicked off at Wimbledon, and he said it's a venue where he's 'always played my best tennis'.
He lost the 2022 singles final to Novak Djokovic, which he said was 'one of the better memories of my tennis career'.
Kyrgios has had wrist, knee, and legal troubles since then, and said he 'just can't see myself getting back to anywhere near that level'.
The Australian exchanged words with umpire Manuel Absolu during the match, saying 'honestly, at this point you can fine me, I honestly don't even care'.
He also congratulated Mate Pavic on a 'sensational reflex volley', saying 'no, f*** off, bro'.
Kyrgios turned to the umpire and said, 'you can't give me a code violation for that, that shot is outrageous'.
The match was played on Court 17, with Kyrgios and Bublik unable to overcome the sixth-seeded pair.
Kyrgios' future in tennis is uncertain, but he said he has 'so many thoughts right now'.
He went from making finals of Grand Slams to struggling to play multiple singles matches.
The Australian Open may be a potential venue for Kyrgios to say goodbye, but he did not confirm this.
For now, Kyrgios has bid an emotional goodbye to his Wimbledon career, saying it's 'hard to see myself coming back here again and competing'.
The All England Club's wildcard invitation allowed Kyrgios to play one last time at Wimbledon, which he was grateful for.
Kyrgios' doubles partner, Alexander Bublik, helped keep the mood light during the match.
The Australian's career has been marked by highs and lows, but he said Wimbledon has always been a special venue for him.
He will be remembered for his impressive shots and controversial exchanges with umpires.
Kyrgios' legacy in tennis is still being written, but his goodbye to Wimbledon is a significant moment in his career.
The 31-year-old Australian has given fans many memorable moments, and his doubles loss alongside Bublik will be remembered as a poignant farewell.
Kyrgios' future plans are uncertain, but he will always be remembered as a talented and unpredictable tennis player.