Nick Kyrgios

Although Nick Kyrgios did not make it terribly far in last week's masters' tournament in Rome, he did make the most of a fairly unlucky draw.

After dispatching local product Salvatore Caruso in the first round, he beat Milos Raonic for the second time in a few months, notching up another top 10 win on the year. He couldn't go back-to-back though, losing to Rafael Nadal in the next round.

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Bernard Tomic of Australia plays a backhand against Fabio Fognini of Italy in their first round match during day four of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 03, 2016 in Madrid,Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Bernard Tomic of Australia plays a backhand against Fabio Fognini of Italy in their first round match during day four of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 03, 2016 in Madrid,Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Bernard Tomic

Another week and it just gets weirder for Bernard Tomic. In just the third game of the match, with Bernie actually leading 2-1, he prematurely retired, citing illness.

The legitimacy of this retirement can rightfully undergo questioning, but at the end of the day, it is what is; Bernard Tomic is just having a terrible season on clay.

+++ on Day Four of The Internazionali BNL d'Italia on May 11, 2016 in Rome, Italy.
+++ on Day Four of The Internazionali BNL d'Italia on May 11, 2016 in Rome, Italy.

Samantha Stosur

A disappointing result for Samantha Stosur this week in Rome, losing out in the second round to Svetlana Kuznetsova.

A win against a strong opponent such as Kuznetsova, would've given Sam a big boost mentally, reaffirming that she is still one of the better players on tour. This week she travels to France to attempt to capture a minor tournament in Strasbourg.

ROME, ITALY - MAY 12: Daria Gavrilova of Australia in action against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during day five of The Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2016 on May 12, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY - MAY 12: Daria Gavrilova of Australia in action against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during day five of The Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2016 on May 12, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Daria Gavrilova

Believe it or not, Daria Gavrilova was the second Australian to fall victim to Svetlana Kuznetsova last week, losing to her one round after she knocked off Sam Stosur.

The loss also means Daria fails to defend a fair chunk of ranking points through a strong showing at the same tournament last year, meaning she has dropped around 10 or 15 spots to world #45.

KEY BISCAYNE, FL - MARCH 24: John Millman of Australia plays a match against Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain during Day 4 of the Miami Open presented by Itau at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 24, 2016 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
KEY BISCAYNE, FL - MARCH 24: John Millman of Australia plays a match against Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain during Day 4 of the Miami Open presented by Itau at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 24, 2016 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

John Millman

Another understandably disappointing end to the week for John Millman, who was forced to pull out of the third round of his Challenger in Seoul with ankle inflammation.

With Roland Garros and the Olympics coming up, John will want to be 100% fit and firing for both, so taking all care necessary when it comes to injuries is essential.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Jordan Thompson of Australia plays a backhand in his first round match against Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil during day two of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Jordan Thompson of Australia plays a backhand in his first round match against Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil during day two of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Jordan Thompson

A short week last week for young Jordan Thompson, losing in the first round of his qualifier in Bordeaux.

Jordan will take a week off this week to prepare for the French Open, which is perhaps the wisest course of action for a player as young as he is.