Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis star known for his fiery personality and impressive gameplay, is gearing up for a big comeback in 2025. After struggling with knee and wrist injuries for over two years, Kyrgios has announced that he’ll start his return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International in December. This event marks a significant milestone as it was the same tournament he won back in 2018.
Kyrgios’s journey hasn’t been easy. He suffered a career-threatening wrist injury and a knee complaint since the 2022 US Open quarter-finals. However, he’s now feeling the best he has in two years, according to an interview with 9News. The 29-year-old has been working hard to regain his form and is confident about his body’s readiness for the upcoming season.
“It was a 15% miracle chance that I was going to get back to playing at this level and here we are,” Kyrgios said, reflecting on his incredible recovery. He plans to play in the World Tennis League exhibition event in Abu Dhabi before heading to Brisbane, where he’ll join Australian Open champ Aryna Sabalenka in the field[1][2].
Not only is Kyrgios focusing on his return to action but also on sharing his thoughts about the current state of tennis. In a recent chat with Nova 100’s Jase and Lauren radio show, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the game’s current landscape. “I think it’s a very interesting time at the moment in the tennis world,” Kyrgios said. “But I think the game is a bit bland at the moment, and you know everyone likes each other, and everyone is friends with each other. I hate that to be honest.”
This sentiment reflects his concern that the younger players on tour might not bring the same excitement as their predecessors. Despite this, Kyrgios believes Australian men’s tennis has never been stronger, with 10 Australians making the ATP top 100 for the first time in 42 years[3][4].
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