Kyrgios: "I continue to be one of the most talked-about players, but I have barely played a match"

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 3 Jan 2026 | 12.45

Kyrgios: "I continue to be one of the players who are talked about the most, but I have barely played a match." Photo: Getty

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After several months absent from the circuit, Nick Kyrgios is finalizing the details of his official return to the tour. Following the controversial Battle of the Sexes with Aryna Sabalenka, whom he defeated in two sets, the Oceanian player will resume his professional activity at the ATP Brisbane 2026, where he participates thanks to a wildcard.

This invitation has sparked debate about whether Nick Kyrgios deserves to receive a wildcard for the 2026 Australian Open, a question to which not even the Australian has an answer yet, as he confesses during the Media Day press conference of the ATP Brisbane 2026.

How much does Kyrgios miss tennis when he's not on the circuit?

"You play more tennis and make more effort when you're not healthy. When you're healthy, you just... literally play a match, go to the physio, and return to the hotel. It's quite simple, but when you manage the workload, rehabilitate, hit the gym, do conditioning, and are on the court, you actually put in more effort. I feel it's more stressful, and you're a bit more mentally focused on what you have to do when you're not at 100%.

I feel like I've been on tour all the time, but I haven't, in a sense. It's funny because I'm still one of the most talked about players, but I've hardly played a match, which is thanks to you, obviously. I've been playing tennis like never before. I feel ready to start, and I feel excited to get my body in good enough shape to play," said Nick Kyrgios at the Media Day of the ATP Brisbane 2025.

Kyrgios' opinion on that wildcard for the Australian Open

"I want to prove to myself that I don't need to play for money or anything else. I'm playing in this tournament because I want to go out and compete. I feel like I can still play, and I want to prove to myself, after the injuries I've had, that I can play at this level and continue to be successful.

I don't want to be that player who takes away opportunities from young players who have been preparing to receive a wildcard. If I feel great, get through this week, and feel that I can play in the Australian Open and truly enjoy it, then yes, but if I can't offer the Kyrgios experience, I would prefer to give it to someone who earned the invitation and is truly in top form to start something special in their career."

His relationship with tennis

"The last month has been quite eventful. I'm selling out venues... a kid from Canberra is selling out Madison Square Garden, Dubai venues. It's crazy. I'm very proud of myself this past month and I'm really looking forward to going out and competing at the highest level again. It's a blessing at this point in time."