Sidelined for a long time due to recurring injuries, Nick Kyrgios should make his return to official competition at the start of 2025 to prepare for a possible last Australian Open in front of his home crowd.
Like it or not, this is good news for Tennis. After playing only one match in two years due to knee, foot and wrist injuries, former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios will return to competition at the Brisbane International, a preparation event for the Open d Australia, in December-January, the organizers announced this Friday on X.
A return already planned in exhibition
Australia’s Kyrgios is also due to play in the World Tennis League exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi from December 19-22, while Australian Open chief Craig Tiley said last month he hoped see the 29-year-old compete in the season-opening Grand Slam tournament next year.
“The Brisbane International has always been a great event and I have had some extraordinary memories there, especially when I won the event in 2018”Kyrgios said. He then reached the Wimbledon final and the US Open quarterfinals before injuries started to take their toll. “I feel fit and healthy, and I’m excited to return to tennis after some time away”. “One of the goals I set for myself was to be able to play during the Australian summer, so I’m excited to start in Brisbane, which is one of my favorite tournaments. “.
The Brisbane International takes place from December 29 to January 5 and Kyrgios will look to return to fitness in time for the Australian Open, which takes place from January 12 to 26. Kyrgios has often been among the underdogs at the Australian Open, exiting in the second round in his last singles appearance at Melbourne Park in 2022, losing to eventual finalist Daniil Medvedev.
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