Nick Kyrgios overcomes Britain's brave Paul Jubb to win heated three-hour Wimbledon match

It must be exhausting being Nick Krygios. The Australian firebrand rode an emotional rollercoaster entirely of his own making before prevailing in five thrilling sets against Britain's Paul Jubb. Kyrgios had to come from a set down to the elegant Yorkshireman, in amongst the chuntering and tantrums, produced some sizzling serving and superb tennis to reach the second round 3-6, 6-1, 7-5, 6-7, 7-5.

It was a compelling performance from the 2014 quarterfinalist in a richly entertaining contest but never far from the surface was a molten well of anger which bubbled over at regular intervals, engulfing the officials, the crowd, the balls and even himself.

Kyrgios had said he was quite happy to wear the "black hat" as pantomime villain against the Briton - it is a role he is accustomed to after all - and he duly did so. His mood swings were wild; his outbursts savage. One female line judge was chastised by Kyrgios as "the worst I've ever seen", another challenge over a line call accompanied by a complaint that "half these people are about 90 - they can't see the ball."

The umpire also had her ear bent with Kyrgios taking exception to a solitary boo in his direction and demanding his critic be thrown out for disrespecting him. Jubb certainly had the bulk of the fan backing - including a lone cry of 'Yorkshire, Yorkshire' at one stage - but the Australian had plenty of support around No 3 Court too. His flair tennis - and the ever-present possibility of a volcanic eruption - makes him a hot ticket.

The full repertoire came out including a couple of through-the-legs shots and - not to be outdone by Andy Murray yesterday - an under-arm serve. It backfired as Jubb reacted quickly and won the point on his way to taking the first