Overview
- The Kooyong Classic is scheduled for January 13–15 in Melbourne, serving as a tune-up three days before the Australian Open starts on January 18.
- With no protected ranking and an ATP position of No. 666, he would need wildcards for Brisbane and the Australian Open, which reports say are likely if he requests them.
- He has lined up match practice through exhibitions, including a December 28 Dubai 'Battle of the Sexes' against Aryna Sabalenka, World Tennis League play, and U.S. matches versus Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul.
- Limited by knee and wrist surgeries, he has played only five singles matches in the 2025 season, last competing at the Miami Open in March.
- He recently said his knee feels markedly better and that he hopes to attempt Brisbane and Melbourne if his body responds well to the upcoming matches.