Nick Kyrgios gears up for his long-awaited return to professional tennis after 18 months sidelined by injuries. He will make his comeback at the Brisbane International, which starts on 29 December.
Known for his electric talent and unpredictable personality, the Greek Australian remains one of the tennis’ most captivating figures. His return is set to draw big crowds, with Brisbane’s tournament director, Cam Pearson, expressing fans’ anticipation: “Nick, who has had success here in the past, will kick off his 2025 comeback in Brisbane… to entertain the crowds in a way that only Nick can.”
At 29, Kyrgios still has time to pursue his dream of winning a grand slam singles title. Since his impressive run to the Wimbledon final in 2022, injuries have kept him off the court, with only a brief appearance in Stuttgart in June 2023. After knee and wrist surgeries, however, Kyrgios is back in training and eager to compete. “I’m far from done, to be honest… I’m feeling extremely well,” he said in a recent interview, adding that he’s now hitting for three hours daily and is highly motivated.
Before Brisbane, Kyrgios will join the World Tennis League event in Abu Dhabi in December, following a cameo appearance in an exhibition match in New York in August. Although Australian hard courts may not suit his serve-and-volley style as well as Wimbledon’s grass, Kyrgios has a strong record at home, winning the Brisbane International in 2018 and teaming up with Thanasi Kokkinakis to clinch the Australian Open doubles title in 2022.
Source: The Australian.
