SUMMARY
- Nick Kyrgios, during a Q/A session with the fans, has shared the tentative date for his comeback.
- Nick Kyrgios has made his intentions clear about participating in the Olympic games.
Nick Kyrgios has been one of the biggest stars absent for a long time on the ATP tour. He has only played a single match since October 2022. Kyrgios has been recovering from multiple injuries and is yet to play a game this season. There have been speculations about his comeback, and Kyrgios ended it by revealing his return on social media.
Kyrgios, in a Q/A with the fans, was asked about his tattoos and Pokemon. One of the fans asked him about coming back to the ATP tour. Kyrgios said, “I hope to be back on tour in a month if all goes well.” He was seen resting in the gym after a workout as Kyrgios looked burned out. The fans of the Australian player are eagerly waiting for him to return to the courts.
Kyrgios had earlier talked about retiring early due to the extreme demands of the game. He spoke about being on the tour for four more years and wants to win a grand slam in his career. Kyrgios will now focus on recovering from the injuries and get a grip on his rankings. Eight events are scheduled for next month, as Kyrgios will have major titles for this season.
Nick Kyrgios makes his intentions clear about participating in the Olympics
Despite being on the ATP tour since 2013, Kyrgios has yet to feature in the Olympic games. He has hinted about trying to play matches again from next month. But the former world No.13 has firmly spoken about representing Australia at the Olympics. Kyrgios has confirmed he would not play at the Paris Olympics this season even if deemed fit.
The 28-year-old had skipped playing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as he did not play in a stadium without spectators. But at the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympics, Kyrgios was banned from playing for behavioral reasons. He said, “The way I was treated by the Australian Olympic Committee and former Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller will never be forgotten.” Kyrgios said he would never forget the incident.
Kyrgios slams Aussie Olympic Committee, refuses to compete in 2021 Games, regardless of fitness.
1. Nick Kyrgios is considering retiring due to his injuries.
2. He will not participate in the Olympics this summer in Paris, even if he is healthy.
3. Kyrgios holds a grudge against…— WorldNewsX365 (@WorldNewsX365) January 25, 2024
The 2021 Wimbledon runner-up was the top-ranked player from his country during the Rio Olympics. Kyrgios felt he had a high chance of winning a medal at the games and had planned his schedule accordingly that season. It has been eight years since his Olympic controversy, but Kyrgios has decided to stay away from the Olympic games.
