Nick Kyrgios, after returning to the court following a 18-month absence due to a wrist injury, revealed his intention to focus on his health and enjoyment of the game rather than chasing ranking points. He criticized the current tennis tour schedule as 'absurd' and demanding, noting the lack of offseason and the extensive travel required for players. Kyrgios expressed concerns about his wrist's ability to withstand a full grand slam season and joined fellow Australian Jordan Thompson in calling for schedule changes.
Nick Kyrgios revealed he would not be partaking in the gruelling international tennis circuit in the same manner as his peers, slamming the current demands as “absurd”.
Kyrgios during his match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France during day three of the 2025 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena.The last tournament of the 2024 season ended on December 22, before the 2025 season launched with the United Cup five days later. “I’m not playing for ranking points, I’ve never played for ranking points – I made a Wimbledon final unseeded,” Kyrgios said.“I’m sure people are going to be telling me ‘you’ve got to get the ranking up’, but for me, I haven’t been thinking about that at all – it’s more about getting healthy, getting back playing and enjoying the competition.
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