The Australian tennis player is making his way back from his injury that has kept him out of competition since June 2023. Nick Kyrgios is working towards recovering from his injury, as shown in images on his Instagram story.
The former 13th-ranked player in the world has been inactive for almost eight months now. His last match was at the tournament in June, where he was defeated in the first round by his opponent in straight sets.
This was the only match that Kyrgios played in the entire season. He had previously injured himself during the Asian hardcourt swing in the 2022 season. The injury in Tokyo forced him to miss the last three months of the Tour and kept him out of action until June 2023.
He was expected to make his return to the Tour on home soil, but his recovery plans were disrupted at the last minute, leading to his withdrawal. As a result, he missed his second consecutive tournament. However, he still remained involved in the event by serving as a commentator during the Grand Slam fortnight.
Novak Djokovic was interviewed on-court by his friend Nick Kyrgios after reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Djokovic expressed his support for Kyrgios, saying “We miss Nick! Show him some love!” The interview was shared on social media.
While fans eagerly await an update on his comeback, Kyrgios took to his Instagram stories to provide a small hint. He uploaded a video where he can be seen receiving a physiotherapy session while lying on a bed. He expressed gratitude towards his physio, whose name was not mentioned.
In the video, Kyrgios used a famous song from 2021, ‘Emotionally Scarred’, as the background music. He also included a message to his competitors and fans, showcasing his typical style.
In the 2022 season, Kyrgios had a significant turnaround. After withdrawing from his initial events due to asthma and then Covid-19, he made his season debut at his home Grand Slam, the Australian Open. In the singles, he was eliminated in the second round by the eventual runner-up. However, he won the doubles title with his childhood friend.
He then participated in the Sunshine Double, reaching the quarter-finals in Indian Wells and the fourth round in Miami. On clay, he made it to the semi-finals in Houston, marking his return to the surface since 2019. However, he chose not to participate in the subsequent tournament.
On grass, Kyrgios achieved back-to-back semi-final appearances in Stuttgart and Halle before experiencing an injury scare in Mallorca. Fortunately, he recovered in time to compete in the tournament. He finished as the runner-up, losing to the three-time defending champion.
Later, he ended his three-year trophy drought by winning the ATP-500 event in Washington. At the US Open, he reached the quarter-finals, but was visibly frustrated after losing a five-set match.
Unfortunately, this was his second-to-last event as he sustained an injury in Tokyo shortly after. He concluded the season ranked 22nd in singles and 13th in doubles. Many speculate if he would have returned to his best form if he had not been injured. However, the answer remains unknown, leaving fans hopeful for a successful comeback.
According to the Source firstsportz.com