Nick Kyrgios has been contemplating his return for months and months… and it is now closer than ever. So close, in fact, that the Canberra native has officially announced it: he will compete once again on the upcoming Australian tour, more specifically at the 2025 Australian Open where he has already confirmed his presence. If needed, he will also benefit from a protected ranking to enter a significant number of ATP tournaments, another incentive driving the return of tennis’s biggest “bad boy” in recent years.

He revealed this in a conversation captured by Tennis Australia, where he gave heartbreaking details about the moments following his latest knee surgery. The Australian has only competed in one tournament since the beginning of 2023, in what was a frustrated return without being at 100% physically. According to Kyrgios, his most recent time in the operating room could have sidelined him indefinitely.

“Yes, I’m going to play in the next 2025 Australian Open. I really miss playing at home, in a local environment. Also, Australians have a formidable group of players currently, with guys like de Minaur. The injury I had was brutal… the surgeon told me that I probably wouldn’t be able to play tennis again. Nevertheless, I thought about trying to add two or three more years to my career. The last two years have been really tough, but I just want to go out there and shine in front of my audience, I want to ignite the crowd, at home. Whether it goes well or not, it will be a lot of fun, for sure. I am very eager for it to happen. My only motivation for returning is to win a Grand Slam, and I will try once more.”

“TENNIS REMAINS MY TOP PRIORITY”

With his return confirmed, it is logical for the tennis world to ponder certain questions that might not have quick answers. Will Kyrgios be able to defeat the best? Is the goal of winning a major tournament believable? His statements arise from the certainty that, in terms of training, he is doing everything possible to achieve it. “Tennis is my top priority. I am still in the process of unraveling the world’s best players, figuring out how to beat them. That is my goal, and that’s what I train for and stay healthy for.” We will see if the Canberra player decides to play in any event prior to the first Grand Slam of the year… but what seems clear is that he will be an added attraction to the upcoming major tournament. Are you looking forward to seeing him on the court?

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