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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nick Kyrgios to end eight-year French Open exile and make shock return at Roland Garros
Nick Kyrgios is set to make a shock return to Roland Garros in his first French Open appearance in eight years. Kyrgios is back on tour after enduring an extended period of inactivity due to wrist and knee surgeries. Advertisement He picked up his first singles win since October 2022 at the Miami Open, coming from a set down to beat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6 6-3 6-4. And while he is yet to hit the clay this season, he will feature at Roland Garros as he makes an Aussie alliance with Jordan Thompson in the doubles. Thompson, who is world number 11 in the doubles rankings, has been chopping and changing his partners this year after regular teammate Max Purcell was handed an 18-month doping ban. "The French Open was never really on the cards, but after the stuff with Max Purcell, Jordan was looking for a partner and he asked me if I wanted to play," Kyrgios told The Canberra Times. Advertisement "We 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." Kyrgios's only career Grand Slam triumph came in the doubles, lifting the Australian Open alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis in 2022. Kyrgios will compete at the French Open before embarking on a busy grass-court season (AP) The French Open will act as Kyrgios's final warm-up for a busy grass-court season, returning to singles action at the Stuttgart Open with an eye on Wimbledon, which kicks off on June 30. "I'm excited to get out there and play," Kyrgios added. "We put a lot of work in - myself, [physiotherapist] Will [Maher], and the team. I feel good. "Me and [coach] James [Frawley] have been on the court pretty much every single day. I'm hitting the ball well, it's just a matter of playing matches. "With this part of my career I'm excited to travel the world and do some fun things whilst I'm out there."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nick Kyrgios to end eight-year French Open exile and make shock return at Roland Garros
Nick Kyrgios is set to make a shock return to Roland Garros in his first French Open appearance in eight years. Kyrgios is back on tour after enduring an extended period of inactivity due to wrist and knee surgeries. Advertisement He picked up his first singles win since October 2022 at the Miami Open, coming from a set down to beat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6 6-3 6-4. And while he is yet to hit the clay this season, he will feature at Roland Garros as he makes an Aussie alliance with Jordan Thompson in the doubles. Thompson, who is world number 11 in the doubles rankings, has been chopping and changing his partners this year after regular teammate Max Purcell was handed an 18-month doping ban. "The French Open was never really on the cards, but after the stuff with Max Purcell, Jordan was looking for a partner and he asked me if I wanted to play," Kyrgios told The Canberra Times. Advertisement "We 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." Kyrgios's only career Grand Slam triumph came in the doubles, lifting the Australian Open alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis in 2022. Kyrgios will compete at the French Open before embarking on a busy grass-court season (AP) The French Open will act as Kyrgios's final warm-up for a busy grass-court season, returning to singles action at the Stuttgart Open with an eye on Wimbledon, which kicks off on June 30. "I'm excited to get out there and play," Kyrgios added. "We put a lot of work in - myself, [physiotherapist] Will [Maher], and the team. I feel good. "Me and [coach] James [Frawley] have been on the court pretty much every single day. I'm hitting the ball well, it's just a matter of playing matches. "With this part of my career I'm excited to travel the world and do some fun things whilst I'm out there."
Asharq Al-Awsat
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Kyrgios Return at French Open Stymied by New Injury
Nick Kyrgios' planned return to the French Open for the first time since 2017 to play doubles with Jordan Thompson has been stymied by a fresh knee injury. The 30-year-old Australian has struggled with a litany of foot, knee and wrist injuries since his run to the 2022 Wimbledon final and has played only four singles matches this year. Kyrgios, who last played at Roland Garros in a second-round loss eight years ago, had intended to supplement his media work in Paris by standing in for Thompson's regular doubles partner Max Purcell, who is serving a doping ban. "Nick was really pumped to play here. He kept messaging me every week, 'you good to go to for dubs at Roland Garros?'" compatriot Thompson told Australian media at Roland Garros on Monday. "I know he was back home in Australia training on clay but a few days ago, Nick told me that he's done something to his knee, so unfortunately, he just couldn't be here. "He was pretty down. He told me he doesn't know how much more of these injuries he can take, and you've just got to feel for him. Because as much as he says things in the media, I think he loves playing tennis and he loves being on court ..." Thompson has instead paired up with another Australian in Jason Kubler and they will take on French duo Quentin Halys and Albano Olivetti in the first round on Tuesday.
Free Malaysia Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Kyrgios return at French Open stymied by new injury
Australia's Nick Kyrgios has struggled with a litany of foot, knee and wrist injuries and has played only four singles matches this year. (AP pic) PARIS : Nick Kyrgios' planned return to the French Open for the first time since 2017 to play doubles with Jordan Thompson has been stymied by a fresh knee injury. The 30-year-old Australian has struggled with a litany of foot, knee and wrist injuries since his run to the 2022 Wimbledon final and has played only four singles matches this year. Kyrgios, who last played at Roland Garros in a second-round loss eight years ago, had intended to supplement his media work in Paris by standing in for Thompson's regular doubles partner Max Purcell, who is serving a doping ban. 'Nick was really pumped to play here. He kept messaging me every week, 'you good to go to for dubs at Roland Garros?'' compatriot Thompson told Australian media at Roland Garros on Monday. 'I know he was back home in Australia training on clay but a few days ago, Nick told me that he's done something to his knee, so unfortunately, he just couldn't be here. 'He was pretty down. He told me he doesn't know how much more of these injuries he can take, and you've just got to feel for him. Because as much as he says things in the media, I think he loves playing tennis and he loves being on court …' Thompson has instead paired up with another Australian in Jason Kubler and they will take on French duo Quentin Halys and Albano Olivetti in today's first round. Witness football history in Malaysia as Manchester United take on the Asean All-Stars – it's the clash you can't afford to miss. Book your seat now at before they're gone!
CNA
27-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Kyrgios return at French Open stymied by new injury
PARIS :Nick Kyrgios' planned return to the French Open for the first time since 2017 to play doubles with Jordan Thompson has been stymied by a fresh knee injury. The 30-year-old Australian has struggled with a litany of foot, knee and wrist injuries since his run to the 2022 Wimbledon final and has played only four singles matches this year. Kyrgios, who last played at Roland Garros in a second-round loss eight years ago, had intended to supplement his media work in Paris by standing in for Thompson's regular doubles partner Max Purcell, who is serving a doping ban. "Nick was really pumped to play here. He kept messaging me every week, 'you good to go to for dubs at Roland Garros?'" compatriot Thompson told Australian media at Roland Garros on Monday. "I know he was back home in Australia training on clay but a few days ago, Nick told me that he's done something to his knee, so unfortunately, he just couldn't be here. "He was pretty down. He told me he doesn't know how much more of these injuries he can take, and you've just got to feel for him. Because as much as he says things in the media, I think he loves playing tennis and he loves being on court ..." Thompson has instead paired up with another Australian in Jason Kubler and they will take on French duo Quentin Halys and Albano Olivetti in the first round on Tuesday.
