Overview
- Kyrgios said on the Unscripted podcast that he is nearing the end of his career and cannot face another six‑to‑nine‑month recovery from surgery.
- He plans two December exhibitions: the Garden Cup at Madison Square Garden on December 8 and a 'Battle of the Sexes' match against Aryna Sabalenka in Dubai on December 28.
- He intends to appear at the 2026 Australian Open in some capacity to say goodbye, while noting he has not decided whether the 2026 season will be his last.
- Sidelined since March with a knee issue, he withdrew from the Ultimate Tennis Showdown event in Hong Kong and instead appeared as a commentator and briefly coached Richard Gasquet.
- His recent seasons were curtailed by knee, wrist, ankle and foot problems, after a career that includes seven ATP titles, the 2022 Australian Open doubles crown and the 2022 Wimbledon singles final.