After a pandemic, late finishes and fluffy balls, next year’s event is counting on Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios to bring in the fans
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has declared Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios will likely make appearances at the tournament.Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has declared Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios will likely make appearances at the tournament.
The South Australian was a record breaker as the youngest man ever to hold the No 1 spot as a 20-year-old in 2001, a crown that is now held by Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz. The pace of his induction alongside idols including Tony Roche and John Newcombe must be another – it is only three years since Hewitt featured in the Australian Open doubles.
A feature titled “The Comeback Queens” proclaimed former champions Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki would also be back in action. As for“It is just a matter of his health,” Tiley said. “He has had a significant injury and in many cases, with many athletes, it can be a career-ending injury, so he’s … still in the process of getting over that, but I fully expect him to be here and be ready to play and provide us with the entertainment we want.
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