Nick Kyrgios, who felt that the sport had become a little boring while he was away, has stated that his return to it is significant.
The 29-year-old hasn’t participated in a major since the 2022 US Open due to a severe wrist injury that he thought might end his career. Although his injury layoff and scheduling choices have prevented him from playing, Kyrgios has courted controversy throughout his career and has rarely avoided the limelight.
Kyrgios recently talked about it and said: “I think, I mean, we watch sports because we want personalities. I think we watch tennis as well. It’s that one-on-one aspect. Now there’s coaching allowed, but I really enjoyed tennis because it was 1-vs-1. You had to watch that person figure it out over a four- or five-hour period. You see the number of emotions that one person goes through. It’s like drama, theater. For me, being personally back, I think it adds a bit of question marks to what is going to happen today. I love that. Every time I step out on the court, I don’t know if I’m going to be super controversial in a good or bad way. Throughout my career, it hasn’t always been good, but it’s added a lot of excitement to the game.”
He added: “I think it’s important. There are so many good players on the tour now. I think there are not so many contrasting personalities. I think it’s healthy that I’m back and I’m playing. It doesn’t really weigh on me, though. I’ve always been someone who’s played my brand of tennis, and I guess my personality—I haven’t changed since I was 10 years old. Anyone who knows me knows that I’ve been just how I am now. I think it’s good to be back. I think it’s important. I think the sport was getting a bit mundane.”
The Australian has been a controversial figure. His career has been marked by outbursts against crowds, line judges, and other players.
Fans criticized Kyrgios after his press conference. One fan wrote: “He has one very good point: “I haven’t changed since I was 10 years old.” That’s the perfect way for him to describe himself and his behavior. For the rest, beh, Nick Kyrgios is irrelevant for tennis; he just adds an unprofessional touch to it.”
Another one wrote: “I wish Kyrgios would just go away. His ‘brand of tennis’ is not preparing for majors and disrespecting his opponents.”
Another commented: “The athlete is an ambassador of the values of sport, so is defaming, slandering, and bullying his values?”
Nick Kyrgios in 2025
Now ranked no., the Australian 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).
Until now, during this year Nick owns a composed 0-1 win-loss record.
Nick Kyrgios will fight against the world no.86 Jacob Fearnley in the 1st round on Monday at 7:00 pm on John Cain Arena. In the past, they have never competed against each other up to now in top competitions.
Nick won 7 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)