Nick Kyrgios recently made his much-anticipated return to the tennis court after an 18-month hiatus due to a serious wrist injury. His comeback match at the Brisbane International was a thrilling encounter against rising French star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Despite a valiant effort, Kyrgios lost in three tight sets: 7-6(7/2), 6-7(4/7), 7-6(7/3).
In a post-match interview, Kyrgios shared his thoughts on his future in tennis. “For me, honestly, it was a great match, considering I hadn’t played in 18 months,” Kyrgios said. “And to put myself in a winning position was exciting.” Despite the loss, Kyrgios remained upbeat about his performance and his prospects moving forward.
However, Kyrgios acknowledged the challenges ahead, especially with his surgically repaired wrist. “Not one tennis player has ever had this surgery and come back and tried to play again,” he admitted. “It’s all really experimental — I don’t really have any protocol of how it’s going to be or how it’s going to pull up. So me and my physio, we are taking it as it comes.”
Looking ahead to the Australian Open, Kyrgios expressed both excitement and uncertainty. “I think I was really excited for the Oz Open, but after today, if I’m able to play, I’m able to play,” he said. “I think I almost need a miracle, and I need, like, the stars to align for my wrist to hold up in a Grand Slam for sure.”
Despite the physical challenges, Kyrgios’s passion for the game remains undimmed. “I still have that fire in my belly,” he declared. “I wouldn’t change a thing. I had a lot of fun when I was young, and I’m still enjoying it now.”
As Kyrgios continues his journey back to competitive tennis, fans and fellow players alike will be watching closely to see how he navigates the road ahead. His determination and resilience will undoubtedly be key factors in his quest to return to the top of the sport.
Nick Kyrgios in 2025
Ranked world no., Nick played his last match on the 31st of December 2024 when he was defeated by Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6(2) 6-7(4) 7-6(3) in the 1st round in Brisbane (draw).
During this season the Australian owns an overall 0-1 win-loss record.
