Nick Kyrgios practicing at Indian Wells ahead of his first match at the tournament since reaching the quarter-finals in 2022.

He is due to face Botic van de Zandschulp in his first match and he is hard at work preparing to grace the Indian Wells fans with his presence once again.

Nick Kyrgios says he has got into a ‘bad habit’ during his practice sessions

Kyrgios is close to stepping out on court at the Indian Wells Masters as he pursues a first title since 2022.

The Australian came into this season following stints of commentary and presenting in 2023 and 2024.

As a result, Kyrgios’ experience in these roles has seeped into his playing career as he has begun doing something quite amusing during his practice session.

“I was practicing with a guy from Japan, not sure how to pronounce his last name, and I was just commentating out loud,” Kyrgios told Tennis TV.

“I didn’t realise that I was commentating and then he was just laughing, and I was like ‘I got a bad habit of actually commentating whilst I’m playing now, it’s actually quite funny.”

Nick Kyrgios provides fitness update ahead of Indian Wells Masters

Kyrgios has struggled with wrist injuries since 2023 and underwent surgery to fix the problem. But his troublesome wrist flared up once again during his practice session ahead of competing at Indian Wells.

Footage emerged on social media platform X of Kyrgios seemingly in pain as he held his wrist towards the end of the season.

Kyrgios has since provided an update on his fitness and still plans on playing on Van de Zandschulp at Indian Wells.

“Look I was feeling great, I actually just practised for an hour and second to last point I actually felt my wrist a little bit,” said Kyrgios.

“I mean it seems to be that point where I can’t really catch a break at the moment with my body, but these are just things you have to navigate.

“You know we’re all navigating different things in our lives and these are just the challenges in front of me, so I’ll do everything I can to be ready.”