Following the announcement of Nick Kyrgios' participation in the Brisbane 2026 ATP, the debate has arisen regarding whether he should receive a wildcard for the 2026 Australian Open. The Australian tennis player, who will face Aryna Sabalenka today in 'The Battle of the Sexes,' has recently been criticized by Mark Philippoussis, who has analyzed the implications for the tournament if his compatriot is not physically at 100% but still receives an invitation.
"If he can play at 100% and loses, there is no issue, but if he gets a wildcard and is not in good physical condition, it's not a good look for the tournament or the player himself. I don't know what he wants to do with his career or if he wants to take it seriously. Last year and the year before, he couldn't even move. If you have a young Australian eager to improve and you give him a chance... They can wait until the last moment and see if he looks good," stated the two-time Grand Slam finalist in the Daily Mail.
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