Jacob Fearnley, Brit star ranked world No646 last year & dubbed next Andy Murray, stuns Nick Kyrgios at Australian Open

BRITISH tennis star Jacob Fearnley stunned Nick Kyrgios with a huge victory in round one of the Australian Open.

Fearnley – dubbed the next Andy Murray – managed a 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 7-6 (7-1) win over the 29-year-old Aussie at John Cain Arena.

ReutersJacob Fearnley beat Nick Kyrgios in the Australian Open first round[/caption] GettyKyrgios had the crowd on his side throughout[/caption]

Despite facing a hostile atmosphere, the Scot cruised through the match in straight sets.