Nick Kyrgios to Return at Australian Open After Two-Year Absence

The former Wimbledon finalist will compete using a protected ranking following a prolonged injury hiatus.

Nick Kyrgios will play his first Grand Slam since 2022 at the Australian Open, entering with a protected ranking of No. 21.
The Australian star has been sidelined for over two years due to knee, foot, and wrist injuries, with his last major appearance being the 2022 US Open quarterfinals.
The tournament, set to begin on January 12, will also feature Swiss Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic, returning from maternity leave with a protected ranking of No. 15.
Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will lead the men's and women's fields, respectively, while Novak Djokovic seeks a record 11th Australian Open title.
The main draws include 104 directly accepted players, with additional spots allocated to qualifiers and wildcard entries.