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Fallen star Kyrgios splits with Malaysia Airlines

MALAYSIA Airlines has quietly ended its partnership with tennis brat Nick Kyrgios, as rival carrier AirAsia X teams up with another Malaysian-born Australian.

Pat Cash during 1997 Australian Open men's singles first round match against Frana at Melbourne Park 13/01/97. Tennis A/CT

Duty of care ‘Somebody has to do more to help him’

PAT Cash has leapt to Nick Kyrgios’ defence as the troubled tennis rebel prepares to undergo sports psychology sessions in the wake of his season-ending ban.

(FILES) This file photo taken on October 12, 2016 shows Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacting to his serve against Mischa Zverev of Germany during their men's singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament. The latest tantrum by Kyrgios has attracted more than a fine and condemnation as sports stars and experts wonder if he needs help to overcome his demons. Kyrgios was slapped with a 16,500 USD penalty for his meltdown at the recent Shanghai Masters in October, where he tanked points, swore and argued with fans before being booed off court. / AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE / TO GO WITH Tennis ATP CHN Shanghai Kyrgios, FOCUS BY TALEK HARRIS

Richard Hinds Put simply, Kyrgios had it coming

FROM the reaction to Nick Kyrgios’s eight week ban from the ATP Tour it would be reasonable to suggest the 21-year-old has not merely lost public sympathy, he has put it through the shredder.

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Chris McDermott C’mon Nick, let us love you

NICK Kyrgios is a tennis player every Australian wants to support. We can’t because he won’t let us. Now, as he serves a suspension, he has the chance to become the hero we long for, says Chris McDermott.

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Dubious ‘You won’t solve Nick’s issues in three weeks’

NICK Kyrgios has been told he can return to tennis in three weeks if he seeks care from a sports psychologist. That’s nowhere near enough time, says an expert of the profession.

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Dubious The one question I’d ask Kyrgios

WHETHER he is ready for it or not, Nick Kyrgios is about to confront his defining moment, a sports psychology expert says.

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, file photo, Australia's Nick Kyrgios reacts after getting a point against Gael Monfils of France during the semifinal match of Japan Open tennis championships in Tokyo. Kyrgios was booed during a listless 6-3, 6-1 loss to Mischa Zverev at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, then angrily defended his behavior by saying he didn't owe the spectators anything and fans could "just leave" if they didn't like his attitude. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

Star suspended ‘I am truly sorry’: Kyrgios to fans

EXCLUSIVE: NICK Kyrgios apologised again after being slapped with a big suspension by the ATP for his embarrassing tanking effort at the Shanghai Masters. Find out how much time he will miss.

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Summer of tennis Tomic joins strong line-up for Kooyong

BERNARD Tomic has added his name to an impressive line-up for the 2017 Kooyong Classic with defending champion David Goffin and Freance’s Richard Gasquet also confirmed.

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