A grand slam triumph remains the last item on Nick Kyrgios’ to-do list, and Brisbane could be the scene of his mighty comeback to prominence.

The Australian tennis star has announced he intends to return from a two-year hiatus to treat knee, wrist and foot injuries at December’s World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi.

It has put him firmly in the sights of organisers for the Brisbane International, in the lead-up to the Australian Open.

Kyrgios’ first event since one appearance last June will occur from December 19-22, which would leave him a week to prepare for a homecoming at Pat Rafter Arena.

Former Australian tennis talent John Millman, an ambassador for the Brisbane International, said with Rafael Nadal joining Roger Federer and Andy Murray in retirement, players of Kyrgios’ character would be crucial to the sport’s future.

However, he was confident new champions would emerge to keep tennis in strong stead.

“Champion players come and go. Internationally, I think great champions come and go, but tennis lives on,” Millman said.

“I remember the doom and gloom days when Pete Sampras and your [Andre] Agassis were retiring and who was going to take up the mantle. All of a sudden, you’ve got the three greatest players in men’s tennis history come through.