Australian men's tennis excelling into 2025: Return of Kyrgios and the presence of Popyrin, De Minaur and Kokkinakis

Australian men's tennis is preparing for the start of the 2025 season with high expectations, marked by the return to activity of Nick Kyrgios and the good performance of the rest of the group led by Alex de Miñaur, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Alexei Popyrin. Will any of them be able to be a prophet on their home turf at the Australian Open?

Nick Kyrgios has finally made his comeback after an absence of more than 18 months without playing due to physical problems in his knee and also in his wrist. In his first singles match he had to face the rising French star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. The match was extremely even, mostly due to the forcefulness with which both players handled their service games. Finally the joy could not be complete for Kyrgios, who lost in 3 sets (all of them in tiebreaks).

While Nick's return to the courts is reason enough to get his hopes up, in the words of the 2022 Wimbledon finalist, "It would take a miracle for my wrist to withstand the demands of a Grand Slam."

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However, the Australian public has more reasons for great expectations: Alex de Minaur has just had an outstanding campaign, breaking into the top 10 of the world ranking for the first time and securing a place in the ATP Finals. With titles in Mexico and at the Libema Open, de Miñaur is currently the most solid and best consolidated player of his generation.

Alexei Popyrin also made a significant leap in quality in 2024, establishing himself at the top of the rankings and achieving some notable results, such as sending Novak Djokovic home in the third round of the US Open. His powerful serve and aggressive play make him dangerous on fast surfaces.

Thanasi Kokkinakis, known for his fighting spirit, has had his ups and downs due to injury, but has shown resilience and determination. He starred in a thrilling match against compatriot Popyrin at Roland Garros, reflecting the high level of competition among Australians, and will be looking to use the previous tournaments in Brisbane and Sydney to fine-tune his game ahead of the Australian Open.

The tennis season in Oceania, which includes tournaments in Brisbane and the United Cup as a prelude to the Australian Open, will be crucial for these players. They are eager to prove that they can compete at the highest level on their home soil. The support of the public will be an additional motivating factor as they try to take their country to the top of a major tournament.

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