Nick Kyrgios faces another injury setback in his planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open after an abdominal strain forced him to withdraw from an exhibition with Novak Djokovic this week.

Nick Kyrgios ’s return to the Australian Open has been thrown into doubt amid a fresh injury scare. The Australian, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2022, returned to action in Brisbane last week after playing only one singles match since October 2022 following knee and wrist surgeries.

Nick Kyrgios partnered with Novak Djokovic in doubles and then lost to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in singles in Brisbane.

Nick Kyrgios, the flamboyant tennis player, returns to the Australian Open after a two-year hiatus due to injuries. Despite doubts about his fitness following knee, foot, and wrist issues, excitement surrounds Kyrgios's comeback.

A teenager debuted for Australia against Poland in 2013. His best Davis Cup run came in 2017. Kyrgios scored four consecutive wins before falling to David Goffin against Belgium in the semi-final. Nick led Australia at the 2019 Davis Cup Finals with two wins. Over five years later, he is ready to compete in the national squad again.

Nick Kyrgios has cast doubt on his participation at the Australian Open after suffering a fresh injury issue on the eve of the first grand slam of 2025.