Nick Kyrgios says he's back to rescue tennis from 'boring' stars - as he sheds light on whether new injury will wreck his Australian Open
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Nick Kyrgios has told tennis fans he's back to rescue the sport from boring stars as he insisted the tour has been worse off without him during his 18-month injury hiatus. While Kyrgios has remained outspoken on a variety of controversial topics and has returned to the Grand Slams in a broadcasting role during his injury hiatus, the Aussie star boasted on Friday that 'the sport has been getting a bit mundane' without him.
![[Never short of a controversial comment, the polarising Aussie is one of the biggest drawcards at his home Grand Slam]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/04/93945353-14269361-image-a-134_1736482134587.jpg)
The 29-year-old had been out of action for nearly two years, but returned to the ATP Tour last week, joining up with Novak Djokovic to play doubles, while also making a venture back into singles at the Brisbane International. Kyrgios, one of the sport's great entertainers, had fans on their feet at the Pat Rafter Arena last week and many have been eager to catch him practising at Melbourne Park just before the Australian Open begins.
![[Kyrgios and doubles partner Novak Djokovic delighted the crowd in Brisbane on New Year's Day - and he believes the sport needs an injection of personality]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/04/93945655-14269361-image-a-135_1736482414648.jpg)
Despite that, doubts still revolve over his fitness after Kyrgios announced he would not be joining up with the Serbian for a doubles exhibition match on Thursday after suffering a fresh injury blow. Kyrgios, today, said he was feeling good and now has three days to recover before he is due out on court again.
![[His return to tennis in Brisbane saw Kyrgios require a medical check on his surgically repaired wrist - but a new injury had fans sweating on whether he'd play in the Australian Open]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/04/93945693-14269361-image-a-136_1736482420021.jpg)
Kyrgios (pictured during his practice session in Melbourne on Friday) believes the sport has been worse off during his 18-month break due to injury. Never short of a controversial comment, the polarising Aussie is one of the biggest drawcards at his home Grand Slam.
