Nick Kyrgios is ready for a return to Wimbledon — solely not within the function the tennis world hoped for.
The brash 29-year-old Aussie hasn’t performed an expert match since a first-round loss to China’s Wu Yibing in Stuttgart final June — earlier than that when he pulled out of the quarterfinal in Tokyo in October 2022.
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Whereas Kyrgios did play in Saudi Arabia in December 2022 and an exhibition in opposition to Novak Djokovic earlier than the 2023 Australian Open, the Aussie has been sidelined by a horror run of accidents, together with his knee earlier than tearing a ligament in his wrist in June.
Kyrgios is a confirmed box-office draw within the tennis world and has been attempting his hand at completely different mediums.
The Aussie has began a podcast and interview collection below Naomi Osaka’s Hana Kuma model, interviewing the likes of Djokovic, Mike Tyson, The Workplace actor Rainn Wilson and superstar chef Gordon Ramsey to call a couple of.
He additionally stepped into the commentary field for ESPN and Eurosport throughout the Australian Open, impressing loads of followers.
However together with his damage persevering with to maintain him off the courtroom, Kyrgios is reportedly set to return to the commentary sales space at Wimbledon for the BBC.
Kyrgios had beforehand hoped to return for the match however the announcement seems to slam the door shut on a comeback.
Kyrgios is predicted to seem alongside the likes of Claire Balding, John McEnroe and Tim Henman for the channel.
It comes as Kyrgios teased an enormous sporting code change, suggesting he was contemplating getting into the boxing ring.
Talking on an Instagram Q&A, Kyrgios was requested if he’d ever take up boxing.
“Yeah I might, on the finish of my tennis profession,” Kyrgios stated.
“There are a few folks I’d name out.”
Nonetheless, he dominated out calling out Piers Morgan for a celeb bout, having cleared the air with the outspoken pundit after a heated social media stoush.
“Nah we’re associates now!” Kyrgios stated of Morgan.
It’s not the primary time Kyrgios has been challenged to get within the ring.
In 2022, Bernard Tomic ignited a social media feud, calling for the pair to every put up $1m for a one-on-one grudge match.
Whereas Kyrgios brushed it off, Tomic doubled down, saying: “You say you’re good at basketball, I’ll beat you at that too.
“Tennis? I’ll dominate you one-on-one. To not make excuses, I’ll even play you on grass, everytime you need.
“You recognize what? Let’s type this out within the boxing ring. Put your gloves on, I’ll dominate you there additionally. Let’s see who’s higher as soon as and for all.”
And Kyrgios didn’t say no.
“Perhaps in the future my brother we are able to afterward when my profession winds down,” Kyrgios stated.
“However I’m too occupied in the intervening time bro, getting ready for tournaments like Wimbledon and stuff. I hope all the pieces is properly, let’s put this to mattress. I’ll verse you after I verse you if you may get again to the highest and to the principle tour.
“However as for now, I feel you’ve acquired some greater life challenges forward brother, so better of luck.”
