Australian Open chief Craig Tiley said on Thursday he expects to see Australian former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios back in action at Melbourne Park for the season-opening Grand Slam in January.

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley expects fan favourite Nick Kyrgios to make his long-awaited grand slam comeback in Melbourne, as the precinct gets a revamp.

It's been a long, long time since Nick Kyrgios stepped onto the court: injuries, physical and mental health problems have pushed the talented Australian to take off his tennis player's clothes and switch to that of a television commentator for Eurosport (a role that he is comfortable with anyway).

He has played just one singles tour match in the last two years as he battled knee, foot and wrist injuries. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley expressed confidence Thursday that injury-ravaged Nick Kyrgios will be back on court at the season-opening Grand Slam. "We would love to have Nick back playing in 2025,

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley said on Thursday he expects to see Nick Kyrgios back in action at Melbourne Park for the season-opening Grand Slam.