Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis sensation, is determined to make a comeback at the 2024 Australian Open, despite a year marred by injuries. Kyrgios, once ranked world No. 13, has faced a challenging 2023, playing just one match due to a persistent knee issue.

His injury struggles began before the Australian Open, leading to surgery and delayed comebacks. Nevertheless, tournament director Craig Tiley remains confident in Kyrgios’s return, as the player has been actively training and is motivated to participate.

Kyrgios’s ranking has fallen to No. 470, but he can use his protected ranking to enter major events. While concerns exist about his long-term commitment to tennis and his remarks about early retirement, fans hope to witness his unique talent and charisma back on the courts. Kyrgios’s return to the Australian Open promises to be a compelling storyline in 2024.

Nick Kyrgios in 2023

Now the world no.470, Nick played his last match on the 13^th of June when he was overcome by world no.101 Yibing Wu 7-5 6-3 in the 1^st round in Stuttgart (draw).

This season Kyrgios has managed to achieve an overall 0-1 match record.