Nick Kyrgios acknowledges that his return to professional tennis after being absent for over a year will require certain factors to fall into place in order for him to be successful.
Although the 2022 Wimbledon runner-up claims he is eager to come back, Kyrgios is currently without a ranking due to being out of action since September of last year due to problems with his knee and wrist.
After undergoing knee surgery in January, the former world number 13 had to cancel his return to tennis at Wimbledon due to a torn ligament in his right wrist.
Last week, he mentioned that it would take about a month for him to remove the splint from his serving forearm. His honest admission on Thursday about needing luck will be a disappointment to his supporters.
During his commentary on the ATP Finals in Italy, Kyrgios expressed his optimism about being able to replicate Alexander Zverev’s success. Zverev, a former world No 2 who suffered an ankle injury at last year’s French Open, has since returned to the top 10 rankings.
Kyrgios explained to the Tennis Channel that there needs to be a bit of alignment among the stars.
Zverev is known for his strong work ethic, which is evident in his reputation. He meets all the necessary criteria and if he can recover from an injury like that, it serves as motivation for me to do the same.
Last year, Kyrgios achieved two major milestones in his tennis career by making it to the final of the All England Club and reaching the quarter-finals of the US Open for the first time.
The 28-year-old credited his phenomenal performance in the 2022 season as the main motivation behind his determination to make a triumphant comeback.
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Kyrgios expressed his eagerness to return to the court after a successful year last year.
I am putting in my best effort to return to the court. As you may know, recovering from injuries is a daily process that involves rehab and gym work. However, being present here and anticipating the upcoming match between Zverev and Daniil Medvedev only increases my determination to get back in the game.
Source: theguardian.com
