Kyrgios' comeback: The tennis rebel attacks again!

Kyrgios' comeback: The tennis rebel attacks again!

The tennis world is in excitement on December 29, 2024: Nick Kyrgios is back! After almost two years out of action due to problems with his knee and wrist, the spirited Australian will make his comeback at the Brisbane International. Kyrgios, once ranked 13th in the world, has already spoken out in a podcast and provoked people with his statements about the tennis elite. He compared himself to the likes of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal and declared that he had a "higher tennis IQ" than them. Kyrgios claimed that, without a coach, he managed to reach the 2022 Wimbledon final.

Kyrgios' return and controversy

His comeback comes at the right time because the 29-year-old has a lot of talent to offer. Grand Slam winner Andy Roddick described Kyrgios as one of the few players who can compete with the Big Three - Djokovic, Nadal and Federer - in terms of talent. Roddick praised Kyrgios' game intelligence and ability to read the game. Kyrgios has repeatedly made headlines, often for his behavior off the court, but he impressed in 2022 with strong performances, including reaching the Wimbledon final and winning the Washington Open. However, an unfortunate comeback attempt in June 2023 ended early due to injuries.

Although he has been plagued by injuries in recent years, many are hoping Kyrgios can wow tennis audiences again at the Brisbane International and the upcoming Australian Open. Roddick emphasized: "Kyrgios is great for the sport. I wish he was there more often." This return could not only revitalize his career, but also boost interest in tennis, like Today.at reported. Also Sporting News highlights the importance of his return and shows that despite his controversies, Kyrgios remains an important player in tennis.