- World No 22 compares his 2022 with award winner Barty
- Kyrgios enjoyed his best season and reached Wimbledon final
Ash Barty’s fifth Newcombe medal as Australia’s top tennis player has been viewed dimly by compatriot Nick Kyrgios, who teed off at the award on social media.
Former world No 1 Barty retired in March, not long after winning the Australian Open in January, which ended the country’s 44-year wait for a home champion.