Nick Kyrgios, returning to singles after a long injury layoff, lost a grueling match against rising French star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the Brisbane International. While acknowledging the pain in his wrist, Kyrgios expressed optimism about his progress but admitted he might need a miracle to compete effectively in the upcoming Australian Open due to the demanding nature of a Grand Slam.
Nick Kyrgios said he will need “a miracle” at the upcoming Australian Open afterBOXING: INOUE VS GOODMAN | FRI 24 JAN 7PM AEDT | Australia’s Sam Goodman is set for a blockbuster fight against undefeated Naoya ‘The Monster’ Inoue in Tokyo |Kyrgios returned to singles action after a long injury lay-off at the Brisbane International, where he went down to rising French star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
“For me, honestly, it was a great match, considering I hadn’t played in 18 months,” Kyrgios, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist, said. “And to put myself in a winning position was exciting.” The 29-year-old said he “felt relatively pretty good physically -- my legs, my body felt really good”. “So me and my physio, we are taking it as it comes. If we can get through a match, we get through a match.Thompson ends stellar year in style! | 01:05
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