Nick Kyrgios’ participation in the upcoming Australian Open is currently hanging in the balance due to a recent abdominal strain and ongoing wrist issues. The mercurial Australian tennis star, who has been sidelined with wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 U.S. Open, made his competitive return last week at the Brisbane International. However, his comeback has been marred by injuries, casting doubt on his ability to compete in Melbourne.
Kyrgios revealed on Instagram that an ultrasound scan had detected a grade 1 abdominal strain, forcing him to withdraw from an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic. Despite this setback, Kyrgios remains hopeful about his participation in the Australian Open, which begins on Sunday at Melbourne Park. He has been resting and doing everything possible to recover in time for the tournament.
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has expressed confidence that Kyrgios will play, describing the situation as precautionary. Tiley emphasized that Kyrgios is not the only player making adjustments to their pre-tournament schedule. However, the uncertainty surrounding Kyrgios’ injuries has left fans and fellow players eagerly awaiting updates on his condition.
Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis is highly anticipated, given his popularity and past performances. In 2022, he reached the second round in singles and won the doubles title with Thanasi Kokkinakis. Later that year, he made his first singles Grand Slam final at Wimbledon, only to lose to Djokovic.
As the draw for the Australian Open approaches, all eyes will be on Kyrgios to see if he can overcome his injuries and deliver a strong performance. His determination and resilience will be tested, but if anyone can defy the odds, it’s Nick Kyrgios.
Nick Kyrgios in 2025
At the moment ranked no., Nick played his last match on the 31st of December 2024 when he surrendered to world no.30 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6(2) 6-7(4) 7-6(3) in the 1st round in Brisbane (draw).
Presently, during this year Kyrgios owns a 0-1 match record.
