Nick Kyrgios Defeated by Adam Walton in Mallorca Championships

Nick Kyrgios was defeated by Adam Walton in the Mallorca Championships on Monday.

What happened?

The match took place at Center Court in Santa Ponsa, Mallorca, Spain, with Walton winning 6-3, 6-4.

Walton had 10 aces, one double fault, and a 58% first serve percentage.

Walton will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Wednesday in the Round of 16.

Adam Walton, a former Tennessee player, had a strong performance, with 88% win percentage on his first serve and 68% on his second serve.

He played at Tennessee from 2017-22 under head coach Chris Woodruff and earned All-SEC and All-America honors.

Walton won a doubles national championship in 2022 and has a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and a master's degree in management.

Adam Walton is from Home Hill, Australia, and has had a successful tennis career, including winning five career ATP Challenger titles.

The loss for Nick Kyrgios means he is out of the Mallorca Championships, while Adam Walton moves on to the next round.