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Nick Kyrgios has announced his readiness to storm back into the main draw of any tournament he desires, courtesy of his protected ranking of 21.
Kyrgios, who has faced a challenging couple of years plagued by injuries, is gearing up for a highly anticipated comeback at the 2025 Australian Open.
Plagued by knee, foot, and wrist injuries over the past two years, the Aussie star has had to undergo multiple surgeries and endure extensive rehabilitation.
His hiatus from the ATP tour saw him playing just one singles match during this period. Despite this, Kyrgios kept his presence felt in the tennis world through exhibition matches and commentary gigs at prestigious tournaments.
During a Q&A session on Instagram, Kyrgios shed light on his undeterred spirit and readiness to compete again.
When a fan inquired about his participation in the 2025 Australian Open, Kyrgios responded with a clip of himself working out on a rowing machine and confidently stated:
Nick Kyrgios is preparing for a significant comeback to the tennis world in 2025, with a resolute intention to address the skepticism surrounding his career. Currently unranked on the ATP Tour, Kyrgios will take advantage of the Protected Ranking system when he resumes his competitive journey next year.
In a recent discussion with Code Sports, Kyrgios articulated his ambition to secure a Grand Slam title—an accolade that has eluded him thus far—as he believes it is the definitive means to validate his critics.
“I am returning because there is something that keeps drawing me to the sport. I have triumphed over nearly every opponent I have faced, reached a Grand Slam final, secured a doubles title at a Grand Slam, won multiple tournaments, and earned a substantial income.”
He continued:
“However, the primary goal I now have in sight is a Grand Slam. I believe that achieving this will ultimately silence my detractors. This will serve as my profound motivation.”
The Australian also remarked that he has moved beyond the ‘bad boy’ persona that characterized the initial phase of his career.
“I do not consider myself a bad boy. I suppose I was labeled as such simply because I did not conform to the typical image of a tennis player. I believe that perception has shifted among the Australian public. Yet, at the beginning of my career, some viewed me as if I were a criminal.”
Nick Kyrgios is scheduled to compete in the World Tennis League event in Abu Dhabi from December 19 to 22, marking his return to competitive play in anticipation of the Grand Slam.