Nick Kyrgios to return to French Open for first time since 2017 in men's doubles
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios is set to make his return to the French Open after an eight-year absence, teaming up with fellow Australian Jordan Thompson in the men's doubles tournament. The 30-year-old, who last played at Roland Garros in 2017, will be making this unexpected comeback amid a challenging phase marked by injuries and limited singles play.Kyrgios, a former Wimbledon finalist renowned for his explosive talent and on-court charisma, has endured a difficult run with foot, knee, and wrist injuries in recent years. These physical setbacks have severely restricted his playing schedule, limiting him to just four singles matches in 2025, with a solitary win at the Miami Open in March.advertisementInitially, the French Open was not part of Kyrgios's plans for the season. However, circumstances changed when Jordan Thompson's regular doubles partner, Max Purcell, received an 18-month doping ban, effective from December 2024. With Purcell sidelined, Thompson turned to Kyrgios for support in the doubles draw, prompting the latter to accept the invitation."The French Open was never really on the cards," Kyrgios told the Canberra Times. "But after the stuff with Max Purcell, Jordan was looking for a partner and he asked me if I wanted to play. We've played at the French Open before, so it'll be good to get out there and play with another fellow Aussie and have a bit of fun."The duo have prior experience at Roland Garros, having reached the third round together in 2017. Their campaign that year included a memorable upset over the second-seeded pair Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut in the first round, showcasing their potential as a formidable team on clay.advertisementKyrgios has enjoyed success in doubles, notably winning the 2022 Australian Open men's doubles title alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis. Thompson, too, boasts a Grand Slam doubles title, having lifted the US Open trophy last year with Max Purcell.The 2025 French Open is scheduled to take place from May 25 to June 8.Trending Reel
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