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Nick Kyrgios Begins Brisbane Comeback on a Wildcard

He says he would enter Australian Open qualifying rather than take a main-draw invitation.

Overview

  • The 30-year-old opens against US world No. 60 Aleksandar Kovacevic after receiving a singles wildcard.
  • His ranking has slipped to No. 671 following three injury-hit years in which he played only six ATP singles matches.
  • Kyrgios says he feels as good as he can, is taking a day-by-day approach, and wants to give fans a show.
  • Tennis Australia has not confirmed an Australian Open singles wildcard for him, and he says he is prepared to qualify.
  • He will partner Thanasi Kokkinakis in doubles and recently defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a Dubai exhibition.