Nick Kyrgios has revealed his injury was so serious, surgeons advised him never to play tennis again.
Love him or hate him, Nick Kyrgios will be back on the ATP circuit at the start of the new year.
Despite often looking like he might completely hate tennis, the Australian has stuck around in the sport trying his hand at punditry.
The former Wimbledon finalist said he wants to “shut up” the doubters by winning his first Grand Slam title upon his comeback.
Playing just one ATP Tour singles match in the last two years, the 29-year-old has suffered multiple knee, foot and wrist injuries.
Despite an imminent comeback, Kyrgios was dismayed to hear of Rafael Nadal’s retirement, wishing he could still face him one final time.
The Australian outlined his chance of an Australian Open return this week, however has since confirmed to the ATP his plans for Melbourne.
“I will be playing the Australian Open this summer,” he said. “I just miss being out there playing in front of a home crowd. We’ve got such a crowd of guys at the moment like Alex de Minaur playing amazing tennis.”
Explaining his exceptionally challenging injury battle, the 29-year-old added: “The injury I had was brutal … The surgeon said I probably wouldn’t be able to play again.
“But I said whatever, just try and get me another two to three years of my career … It’s been a brutal last couple of years, but just being out there to play in front of a home crowd … I just want to be out there, lighting up the crowd and playing in front of my own country.
“Whether it is good or bad, it will certainly be a lot of fun, for sure. I am looking forward to it … My only motivation to come back and play is to try and win a grand slam, and I’ll give it one more shot.”
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Known for his immense talent and explosive on-court personality, Kyrgios has the ability to defeat top players on his best days.
His powerful serve, and varied album of shots will be key assets if he is to form a run.
However with two years out of action, his consistency will be properly tested in a five-set format. Questions will linger over his fitness and mental consistency, both of which have historically hampered his ambitions of major success.
If focused and healthy, Kyrgios could make a deep run, igniting the Melbourne crowd with his flair and showmanship.
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