Brisbane International’s tournament director Cam Person has
stated that Australia’s Nick Kyrgios will have a place in the event but he must
do what’s best for him.
The 28-year-old is currently spending time on the sidelines
as he continues his recovery from an injury concern. It was because of this reason
he ended up missing all four Grand Slams in 2023.
Person was recently quoted in a report where he stated that Kyrgios
has expressed his desire to play in the competition despite not being able to recover
completely.
“Nick has come out publicly and said he really wants to play
in the Australian summer,” he said. “He’s still in his recovery mode, he’s got
to do what’s best for him. We’d love to have him here - he’s a past champion
and a fan favourite - but he needs to do what’s best for him and his recovery.
“Nick’s got
another week if he wanted to enter, but I think it will come down to Nick
understanding what his body is telling him. If his recovery is right and he can
play in January, there will always be a spot for him.”
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