Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he’ll return to aggressive tennis and headline the Brisbane Worldwide in December in preparation for the 2025 Australian Open.
After his look on the Brisbane Internationals, Kyrgios mentioned he would additionally play within the WTA exhibition occasion in Abu Dhabi.
When interviewed by Australian TV station 9 information“Actually, that is in all probability the very best I’ve felt in two years,” Kyrgios mentioned.
“I had a tremendous 12 months in 2022. Then within the finals at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, I began feeling some issues in my wrist. I had my wrist reconstructed and now I really feel nice.
“I had a miraculous 15 % probability of getting again to taking part in at this stage, and right here we’re.
“It’s going to be disgusting to be again in entrance of house followers.”
Kyrgios’ final Grand Slam look got here on the 2022 US Open, the place he reached the quarterfinals two months after dropping to Djokovic within the Wimbledon ultimate.
The 29-year-old was on account of compete within the Australian Open in early 2023, however a knee harm pressured him to withdraw and he subsequently underwent arthroscopic surgical procedure.
A seven-time ATP Tour champion, Kyrgios later tore his wrist ligaments and in addition required surgical procedure. His final tour occasion was a short return to grass in Stuttgart in June 2023.
The Brisbane Worldwide kicks off on December 29 and shall be broadcast stay on Sky Sports activities.
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