Tennis fans, rejoice! After an 18-month hiatus, Nick Kyrgios is set to make his much-anticipated comeback at the Brisbane International, facing rising French talent Giovanni Perricard.
The 21-year-old Perricard, known for his booming serve, will be a formidable first-round opponent. The young Frenchman recently made waves by clinching his maiden ATP 500 title in Basel, showcasing his potential to challenge top-tier players.
Kyrgios, 29, hasn’t played a tour-level match since June 2023 at the Stuttgart Open, owing to serious wrist and knee injuries. The Brisbane International, which Kyrgios won in 2018, marks his return to competitive tennis. Fans are eager to see if the Aussie star can reclaim his dazzling form.
Adding to the excitement, Kyrgios will team up with Novak Djokovic in doubles. Djokovic, the tournament’s top seed, had inspiring words for Kyrgios during a recent practice session, which the Aussie credits as a turning point in his recovery.
“I didn’t know if I’d ever be back, but Novak told me, ‘It doesn’t even look like you’ve had surgery,’ and that motivated me to keep going,” Kyrgios shared.
With Djokovic and Kyrgios both in the top half of the singles draw, a potential semifinal clash looms. But first, all eyes will be on the showdown between Kyrgios and Perricard—a battle of serves and nerves that promises to thrill Brisbane’s tennis faithful.
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