Nick Kygrios confirmed during an interview at SXSW Sydney that he’ll be competing in the 2025 Australian Open.
Nick has played just one singles tour match in the last two years as he battled knee, foot and wrist injuries.
Nick told the interviewer, Ryan Levy, that he’ll return to the court for the World Tennis League event in Abu Dhabi in December before heading to the Australian Open, and his eyes are firmly set on winning a Grand Slam.
“Obviously, I haven’t played the Australian Open a couple years due to injury. But I just miss being out there. I miss playing in front of the home crowd,” he said.
“I knew that if I entered the Australian Open, the Australian media is going to be like, okay, Grand Slam or nothing. But, I’m excited for it.
“I just want to be out there lighting up the crowd and playing in front of my home country. Whether it’s good or bad, it’ll definitely be a lot of fun, that’s for sure. I’m looking forward to it.”
Nick Kygrios said he’d retire after winning a Grand Slam
In Tennis, winning a Grand Slam refers to winning all four major professional tennis events in one calendar year, which include the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
Nick told Ryan that he wants to return and attempt to win a Grand Slam this year, and suggested that he will retire after.
“My only motivation to come back and play is to try and win a Grand Slam,” he said.
“And after that, I’ll, I’ll be done with it. I’ll give it one more shot. I appreciate all the support.” he said.
Has Nick Kygrios won a Grand Slam before
No, Nick has never won a Grand Slam. His last Grand Slam match was a quarter-final loss to Karen Khachanov at the US Open in 2022.
He has won seven ATP singles titles in his professional career and four doubles titles.
The Australian Open begins on January 6, 2025, and will air on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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