“We Can Work Something Out”: Nick Kyrgios Sparks Return to Tennis in 2020 at UTS

The third edition of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown came to a grand conclusion as 21-year-old Alex De Minaur became the youngest champion in the quick-fire tournament’s history. Several top names participated in the event held at Antwerp – will fans get to see Nick Kyrgios feature in the upcoming editions? 

The world has already witnessed three editions of UTS in 2020. Italian Matteo Berrettini captured the inaugural tournament, while Alexander Zverev won the second edition back in August. Now, Australian talent Alex De Minaur lifted the title by defeating Frenchman Richard Gasquet. 

Following his victory, the 21-year-old posted a photo of himself holding the Lightning Bolt trophy and expressed his feelings on Instagram. Nick Kyrgios dropped into the comments and said, “Dope.”

UTS jumped into the conversation and asked, “Hey Nick, you up to play next time?” Kyrgios gave a positive reply and said, “Maybe we can work something out.” Does this hint at an informal agreement?

Will fans get to see Nick Kyrgios play in the fourth edition of Ultimate Tennis Showdown? The online exchange has excited everyone, even though an official announcement is pending. Fans think the Australian is perfectly suited to play the format. 

How is Nick Kyrgios spending his time away from tennis?

Kyrgios has been away from tennis activities for quite some time. Even though he’s training, the Australian is yet to play an ATP match since February. He last played at the 2020 Mexico Open and retired in the first round. 

Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts during his Men’s Singles match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on day eight of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)Several players are participating in the ongoing tournaments amid a global pandemic. They’re just grateful to play tennis. Kyrgios has opted to stay away from tournaments given the threat of the virus and has spent that time with his family and friends.

“I haven’t been home like this with my family and friends for seven years,” Kyrgios said. “There’s [usually] a massive block of the tennis schedule from after the Australian Open to about this time. I’m not taking it for granted, it’s been an amazing time at home to see my parents, siblings, and just to be home in Canberra is pretty special.”

Kyrgios has not yet made a decision on returning to the tour, and the sport has dearly missed him.