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Kyrgios will return to compete in 2027 and confirms his first tournament

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 28 Oct 2026
Nick Kyrgios, return to the courts. Photo: Getty Images

Nick Kyrgios is missing from the map; he seems to be someone completely blurred in the fog of collective memory, an annoying reminder for tennis that has been stripped of its identity. His silence and discretion following the cocaine positive from a few months ago have removed him from the spotlight, and many thought it would be his definitive sentence as a professional tennis player, if he can still be considered one.

However, the Australian seems willing to return to competition. While it's true that he is now eligible to do so, he decided not to play any tournaments for the rest of the season and to return during the Australian tour at the beginning of the year. Without a ranking and with the possibility of receiving invitations in question, due to the controversy surrounding his figure following the positive, Nick has surprised with a move that suggests his willingness to get back to work.

Will Kyrgios receive an invitation to the 2027 Australian Open?

He will be part of the lineup of players participating in the legendary exhibition at Kooyong, prior to the 2027 Australian Open. His presence at this event suggests that he will request an invitation to compete in the Grand Slam held in Melbourne, at least in doubles. It remains to be seen whether his body and mind will allow him to reengage with tennis at 31 years old or if, simply, this sporadic appearance aims to be a farewell.

In that exhibition tournament, there will be other names such as Fils, Rune, Musetti, Tien, Berrettini, Shapovalov, or Khachanov, which will serve as good preparation ahead of the 2027 Australian Open, as it takes place from January 12 to 14, days before the final draw of the oceanic Grand Slam begins.

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