Nick Kyrgios is back, and the excitement is palpable! After months of anticipation, his spot in the 2025 Australian Open is confirmed, thanks to a protected ranking of 21. This comes after a grueling recovery from serious wrist and knee injuries sustained since the 2022 US Open quarter-finals. However, by 2023 he had to undergo surgeries and he hasn’t played since the Stuttgart Open in June 2023. During his year off, Kyrgios kept fans engaged with snippets of his daily life on social media, proving he’s as charismatic off the court as he is on it.
But before we dive in, remember back in December 2022, Kyrgios had teased fans with an Instagram post featuring him and Novak Djokovic after their epic Wimbledon final clash. He wrote, “New doubles pair this year…. Loading…… @djokernole you ready??!!” Excitement was in the air, but injuries sidelined Kyrgios, forcing them to hit pause on their plans.
However, after a wait of two years, it’s finally happening—he’s set to play doubles with the legendary 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International! In a thrilling Instagram reveal today, Kyrgios shared a nostalgic photo from their 2022 Wimbledon run, captioning it, “Doubles at Brisbane. See y’all there.” What a legendary way to announce his return to the court!
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These top players are set to kick off the new season at the ATP 250 event starting December 29. With Nole also preparing for the 2025 Australian Open—now coached by his former rival Andy Murray—this pairing promises to be an electrifying collaboration. Nick Kyrgios is ready to prove his mettle after a lengthy hiatus. Will this comeback be one of the highlights of Kyrgios’ career? He has addressed his fears about coming back to the court.
Krygios believed he would have to give up tennis after 2022
In November, ahead of his confirmation for the 2025 Australian Open, Nick Kyrgios shared his journey with 9News Melbourne. Reflecting on his struggles, he said, “It was a 15 miracle percent chance that I was going to get back to playing at this level and here we are.” Now, just days away from his return to the court, Kyrgios looks back on a harrowing experience. He candidly admitted, “Honestly, this is probably the best I’ve felt in two years,” highlighting the physical and mental challenges he faced during his recovery.
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Kyrgios has been open about the difficulties he encountered, particularly with his wrist injury. He once practiced with balls meant for “Under-10s training” to help regain strength. Now, a month later, in a recent episode of the ‘Nothing Major’ podcast, he recalled, “I’ve had major wrist surgery after 2022. I honestly felt I wasn’t going to play again.” He expressed concern that many players never fully recover from wrist surgeries, noting, “I won’t be probably the same player that I was.” However, he remains determined not to let injuries dictate his career path.
With his comeback set to kick off at the Brisbane International on December 29 with the Serbian GOAT, Novak Djokovic, Kyrgios is eager to reclaim his spot among tennis’s elite. As he prepares to set foot on the court again, the question remains: will he meet the expectations of himself and his spectators? What do you think?
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