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In exciting news, Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios and the legendary Rafael Nadal are gearing up for a comeback at the 2024 Australian Open, injecting fresh excitement into the tournament. Alongside them, other notable players are set to make their returns, rejuvenating the competition.
Tournament director Craig Tiley has confirmed the intentions of both Nadal and Kyrgios to target January comebacks for the Australian Open. Adding to this esteemed duo is the world’s second-ranked player, Carlos Alcaraz, who is poised to make a comeback following his hamstring injury in 2023.
Despite his recurring knee issue and wrist injury, Kyrgios is committed to returning to the game, driven by his love for tennis and performing in front of his home crowd. Nadal, recovering from hip surgery, is also on track for the tournament.
To ensure a smoother schedule and avoid late-night matches, an extra day of play has been added to the 2024 Australian Open. This adjustment will improve the overall experience for players and fans.
The 2024 Australian Open promises to be an exciting tournament with these high-profile returns and improvements to the schedule. Tennis enthusiasts can anticipate a memorable event in January.
Nick Kyrgios in 2023
Now ranked no.470, Kyrgios played his last match on the 13th of June when he lost to world no.101 Yibing Wu 7-5 6-3 in the 1st round in Stuttgart (draw).
At the moment, during this season Kyrgios has managed to achieve a composed 0-1 record.
Rafael Nadal in 2023
Currently the world no.240, Nadal played his last match on the 18th of January when he capitulated to world no.38 Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-4 6-4 7-5 in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).
Presently, during this year Rafael achieved a 1-3 match record.
Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal clashed against each other 9 times. Their actual record is 6-3 for Nadal. Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Rafael Nadal won 7-6(0) 5-7 6-4 in the quarter in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) in March 2022.
Here are the highlights.
Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal |
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