Australian Open chief Craig Tiley expressed optimism on Thursday that former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios will return to the court docket for the season-opening Grand Slam in Melbourne this January.
Kyrgios, who withdrew from this yr’s event, has performed only one singles match prior to now two years resulting from knee, foot and wrist accidents.
During his prolonged absence from tennis, Kyrgios has labored in tv and broadcasting, however current social media posts recommend a attainable comeback by the tip of the yr.
“Nick will be back,” Tiley informed Australia’s Channel Nine TV on Thursday whereas selling the event, which he has overseen for practically twenty years.
“We know he’s out there practicing and preparing for the summer. He loves playing in Australia. We expect to see him back, and we know he’s on track with that preparation.”
The proficient 29-year-old has all the time been a significant draw on the Australian Open, drawing passionate help from native followers, although he has solely reached the quarterfinals as soon as, in 2015.
Kyrgios final competed in singles at Melbourne Park in 2022, the place he reached the second spherical earlier than shedding in 4 units to eventual finalist Daniil Medvedev. He later superior to the Wimbledon last and the U.S. Open quarterfinals earlier than accidents derailed his season.
Tiley stated final yr that he anticipated Kyrgios to return for this yr’s Australian Open, however added a word of warning on Thursday when requested if the previous world No. 13 would positively be in motion when the Grand Slam begins on Jan. 12.
“A lot can happen in the next couple of months, but we look forward to seeing Nick back,” he stated.
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