Nick Kyrgios is ready to get some motion the week earlier than the Australian Open after signing up for the Kooyong Basic.
In 2014, Kyrgios made his debut in Kooyong when he picked up a decent three-set defeat to Fernando Verdasco. Since then, the previous world No. 13 has made three extra appearances on the common Australian exhibition match. The Australian misplaced his opening three matches on the laborious courts of Kooyong, however clinched his first win in 2020 after beating Grigor Dimitrov.
After not taking part in in Kooyong for 5 years, Kyrgios plans to return to the match, which is scheduled to happen between January 13-15.
As all the time, the Australian exhibition match contains a robust participant area because the record of individuals additionally consists of Lorenzo Musetti, Alexander Bublik, Karen Khachanov, Flavio Cobolli, Learner Tien, Matteo Berrettini, Hubert Hurkacz, Marin Cilic and Zhang Zhizhen. Within the girls's half, Donna Vekic and former world No. 5 Daniela Hantuchova have confirmed their look.
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Kyrgios able to play in 2026 after 'a miraculous' restoration
After shedding to Karen Khachanov within the Miami Masters second spherical in late March, Kyrgios missed the remainder of the season because of a knee damage. Just lately, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist's knee began displaying drastic indicators of enchancment, and the eight-time ATP champion is now able to play once more in 2026.
"Within the final month, I don't know what it’s. I used to be with my masseuse and physio final evening and one thing actually has modified with my knee. It's not swelling. It's not feeling unhealthy after a session. I don't know whether or not to name it a miracle or something, however my knee feels prefer it's gotten youthful by a few years," the 30-year-old stated in early November.
Kyrgios additionally confirmed in one in all his current interviews that he plans to play the Australian Open not less than another time earlier than retiring.
