Follow us on Google Discover Nick Kyrgios has been largely inactive during the 2025 ATP season, having featured at just five tour-level events amid injury struggles.
The Australian star played at the Brisbane International earlier this year, before entering the Australian Open, which marked his first Grand Slam appearance since 2022.
Following two early exits in Indian Wells and Miami in March, Kyrgios was sidelined until July with both wrist and shoulder injuries.
He briefly returned to action at the Washington Open but suffered another setback, which resulted in his withdrawal from the US Open.
Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty ImagesNick Kyrgios gives an update on his future in professional tennis
Now, in an episode of ‘Unscripted’, Kyrgios has issued an update on his fitness and future in professional tennis.
He said: “I’m training pretty much every day and playing. I’m just not competing. The schedule’s nearly done, tournament-wise, but there are a couple of events that I’m kind of preparing for.
“I do know that I’m getting to the end of my tennis career now, especially with all these injuries, like I can’t do another surgery where it’s like you’re out for another six to nine months.
“You don’t want to get to a point where you want to start hating your profession or what you do. When you get on the court and you can’t even practice without pain and stuff like that, it kind of leaves a bit of a sour taste in your mouth.”
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Confirming if he will play at the Australian Open in 2026, Kyrgios responded: “Yeah, I’ll probably play the Aussie Open in some way.
“I’m not too sure what events I’ll play, but I definitely will say goodbye at the Aussie Open at least one more time.”
Kyrgios was then asked if next season would be his last on the ATP Tour.
He replied: “I don’t know yet, like, I’m to the point where my body is… It’s just hard because I know what it takes to be at that level, and whether or not you can string those days together. That’s what’s tough.”
Nick Kyrgios’ sole appearance at a major in the last three years
After reaching the quarterfinals at the 2022 US Open, Kyrgios did not play at a Grand Slam until the 2025 Australian Open.
In Melbourne this year, the 30-year-old crashed out of the singles tournament in his opening clash with Britain’s Jacob Fearnley, losing in straight sets.
He also played doubles at the first major of the year, partnering compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis, with whom he clinched the 2022 Australian Open title.
The two exited the competition in the first round, however, after Kyrgios was forced to retire due to injury.