Nick Kyrgios stated that his comeback to tennis is significant because he felt that the sport had got “a bit mundane” without his presence.
Since the US Open in 2022, the 29-year-old athlete has not competed in any major tournament due to a severe wrist injury that he feared would end his career. Despite being off the court, Kyrgios has continued to be involved in controversies and has rarely avoided the limelight.
Kyrgios said: “We watch sport because we want personalities… For me, being personally back, I think it adds a bit of question marks to what is going to happen today. I love that. Every time I step out on court, I don’t know if I’m going to be super controversial in a good or bad way.”
Kyrgios and his controversies
The Australian athlete has undoubtedly been a controversial figure. His career has been marked by outbursts toward spectators, the line judges, and other players.
Kyrgios admitted: “Throughout my career, it hasn’t always been good, but it’s added a lot of excitement to the game… I think it’s important. There’s so many good players on the tour now. I think there’s not so many contrasting personalities.”
He added: “I think it’s healthy that I’m back and I’m playing. Doesn’t really weigh on me, though. I’ve always been someone that’s played my brand of tennis, and I guess my personality, I haven’t changed since I was 10 years old… I think it’s good to be back. I think it’s important. I think the sport was getting a bit mundane.”
The former Australian Open doubles champion and Wimbledon singles finalist is currently unranked and will play against British rising athlete Jacob Fearnley in a highly anticipated first-round match at this season’s Australian Open.
At the Brisbane International, Kyrgios experienced wrist pain and an abdominal strain after being eliminated in the first round of singles and the second round of doubles with Novak Djokovic.
Source: Eurosport