After being astounded by his long-term knee injury’s rapid recovery, Nick Kyrgios claims he has a new lease on life on the court. The Australian hinted at a Grand Slam comeback at Melbourne Park if he survives a string of exhibition games. Due to a string of wrist and knee problems, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist has only played six games in three years, dropping him to 652nd in the world. To compete at the Australian Open in January, he would require a wildcard from the organizers.Kyrgios told the Australian Associated Press on Thursday, “I don’t know whether to call it a miracle or anything, but my knee feels like it’s gotten younger by a couple of years.” The 30-year-old claimed that earlier in the year, he had given up on ever playing in the Australian Open or regaining a level of physical comfort that would allow him to participate.However, I’m not sure what it is that has happened in the past month. My knee has significantly changed since I spent yesterday night with my massage therapist and physiotherapist,” he remarked. “I have a new lease on life on court, and it’s not swelling or feeling horrible after a practice. To be honest, I’m in a great place right now, and I’ve been working hard. Before competing against Aryna Sabalenka in a “Battle of the Sexes” match in Dubai on December 28, Kyrgios will play exhibition matches against Ben Shelton at the Atlanta Cup on December 6 and Tommy Paul at Madison Square Garden two days later. Kyrgios, who achieved a career-high singles ranking of 13th in 2016 but hasn’t played since falling in the Miami Open’s second round in March, stated, “Then if I get through all of that, I’m ready to go.” On January 12, the Australian Open gets underway.
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