Nick Kyrgios needs a ‘miracle’ at Australian Open as he endures wrist pain on comeback in Brisbane
Nick Kyrgios in his comeback tournament at the Brisbane International suffered pain in his wrist during his first-round match.
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Nick Kyrgios was excited to be back on the tennis court after remaining on the sidelines for nearly two years. The ongoing Brisbane International was his first tournament since the 2023 Stuttgart Open.
And although he impressed the fans with his game, the wrist pain that he suffered during his match in a first-round match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Tuesday (December 31) left the Aussie in doubt about his participation at the Australian Open, which begins on January 12.
But the reality kind of set in to me. That’s a best-of-three match with my wrist. If I’m able to… not only is a Grand Slam mentally really draining, you’re there for two-and-a-half, three weeks, it’s physically a grind. One of the hardest things to do in any sport is win a Grand Slam in men’s tennis. I think I almost need a miracle, and I need the stars to align for my wrist to hold up in a Grand Slam for sure.
Nick Kyrgios said at the press conference after the defeat
After losing the first set, the 29-year-old was in discomfort and had called for a medical timeout, during which he taped his wrist. The match lasted for two hours and 27 minutes with the Frenchman coming out on top in three tiebreaks 7-6(2), 6-7(4), 7-6(3).
Novak Djokovic praises Nick Kyrgios after their first doubles match
Along with Nick Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic also kick-started his campaign for the 2025 season at the Brisbane International. The once fierce rivals who now turned friends, teamed up to play doubles for the tournament and made their debut in Brisbane on Monday (December 30).
In a match that lasted for one hour and 48 minutes, the pair knocked out Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies 6-4, 6-7(4), 10-8. It was Kyrgios’ first match since his long injury layoff. Kyrgios, as expected, entertained the crowd and even Djokovic who later praised him for hitting a tweener.
That was awesome. I want to thank Nick for playing. He said it should be a pleasure to play with him, it was a pleasure.
Novak Djokovic said after the match
The pair are set to lock horns with Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus in the next round. Although Kyrgios was eliminated from the tournament, the 24-time Grand Slam champion outclassed Rinky Hijikata in his first match and is set to face Gael Monfils in the next round.
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