Also stating his intentions to play in the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne, Kyrgios said he's planning to compete in the World Tennis League exhibition event in Abu Dhabi from Dec. 19-22, with the mixed team event also attracting players such as Iga Swiatek, Casper Ruud, Aryna Sabalenka, Taylor Fritz and Daniil Medvedev.

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he is returning to competitive tennis, headlining the Brisbane International in December in preparation for the 2025 Australian Open.

Nick Kyrgios say he will make a long-awaited return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International beginning Dec. 29, and also plans to play in the Australian Open the following month.

Nick Kyrgios is to play his first competitive match in two years when he takes part in the Brisbane International in December.

The 29-year-old Kyrgios has been mostly sidelined with career-threatening wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 U.S. Open quarterfinals.

Although the Australian hardcourts aren’t as accommodating to his serve and volley game as the green grass of Wimbledon, Kyrgios has still had plenty of success at home, winning the Brisbane International in 2018 then teaming up with his good mate Thanasi Kokkinakis to win the Australian open doubles title in 2022.

Nick Kyrgios, sidelined by wrist and knee injuries for over two years, announces his return to competitive tennis at the International this December. The former ATP Tour player plans to compete in upcoming events,

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios will return to action at the Brisbane International - a warm-up event for the Australian Open - in December-January, organisers said on Friday. Australian Kyrgios is also scheduled to play in the Dec.