"I actually think he’s going to struggle to get back": Australian tennis analyst believes Nick Kyrgios may not return to tennis
ATPTuesday, 12 December 2023 at 04:00
Tennis analyst Brett Phillips believes Australian tennis
star Nick Kyrgios might not return to tennis after struggling with multiple injury
concerns in the recent past.
The 28-year-old has struggled with fitness and it is because
of this reason he did not take part in any Grand Slams in 2023. Kyrgios
recently announced that he will not take part in the Australian Open for the
second year running after failing to recover from injuries in time.
“Obviously had a really tough year with injury, had that
knee surgery and came back a little too soon, (which has) set me back a little
bit (and I’ve) had some wrist issues,” he said. “So, this is a very
disappointing time for me, but I won’t be able to compete at the 2024
Australian Open.”
Phillips recently quoted in a report where he feared that back-to-back
injuries might make it extremely hard for the former world number 10 to play at
the highest level once again.
“The injuries have caught up with him. I actually think he’s
going to struggle to get back, to be totally honest,” he said. “There’s a
plethora of stuff he can do away from tennis. He’s dabbled in commentary
recently and made a good fist of that, we know he’s got a good IQ and he’s got
his foundation, he’ll be in demand.
“I mean he’s 28. Nick Kyrgios never spoke about being a
tennis player who was going to play deep into his 30s and have a long career of
tennis, he spoke about being possibly retired two years ago. I think these
injuries, the knee, wrist, they’re two of the worst you can get in tennis.
“(Juan Martin) Del Potro couldn’t come back from a wrist
injury, Roger Federer couldn’t get back from a couple of knee surgeries… the
physical demands of the game, if you look what has happened since Nick has been
largely inactive, the breed of talent that’s come through, they’re at a whole
other level.”
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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