As the 2025 Australian Open approaches, tennis fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Nick Kyrgios, but uncertainty looms over his participation due to lingering injuries. The Australian tennis star, who has been sidelined for much of the past two years due to knee and wrist surgeries, recently returned to competitive play at the Brisbane International. However, his comeback has been marred by fresh injury concerns.
Kyrgios withdrew from a charity exhibition match against Novak Djokovic, citing a grade one abdominal strain. This has raised doubts about his readiness for the Australian Open, which begins on Sunday. Despite the setback, Kyrgios remains optimistic, stating that he is managing the injury and will continue to practice in hopes of being fit for the tournament.
The former world No. 13 has expressed that his wrist, which underwent reconstructive surgery in 2023, is still a concern. He described the pain as “throbbing” and admitted that it would take a “miracle” for his wrist to hold up through a grand slam. Despite these challenges, Kyrgios is determined to play and is taking a cautious approach by resting and gradually increasing his training.
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has downplayed concerns, assuring fans that Kyrgios is expected to compete. Tiley emphasized that withdrawing from exhibition matches is common among players to avoid injuries before major tournaments.
Kyrgios’ participation is crucial not only for his fans but also for the tournament itself. His unpredictable and entertaining style of play adds excitement to the event, and his presence would undoubtedly draw significant attention.
As the countdown to the Australian Open continues, all eyes will be on Kyrgios to see if he can overcome his injuries and deliver a memorable performance at his home Grand Slam. Only time will tell if he can pull off the miracle he needs to compete at his highest level.
Nick Kyrgios in 2025
Now ranked no., Kyrgios played his last match on the 31st of December 2024 when he was overcome by world no.30 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6(2) 6-7(4) 7-6(3) in the 1st round in Brisbane (draw).
Currently, during this season Nick achieved a composed 0-1 match record.
