Kyrgios Hints at US Open Return After Wimbledon Practice with Djokovic

Nick Kyrgios's return to competitive tennis remains shrouded in uncertainty, but his recent practice session with Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon has sparked speculation about a potential comeback at the US Open.

Djokovic, who defeated Kyrgios in the 2022 Wimbledon final, revealed that the Australian hinted at a possible return at the US Open, which begins in late August. "He hit a really good serve, and he said, ‘Well, I might come back at the U.S. Open.’ So I don’t know if he was joking about it or not," Djokovic said.

Kyrgios, 29, has been sidelined for nearly two years due to knee and wrist injuries. He has played only one official singles match since October 2022 and has been working as a TV commentator during Wimbledon.

Djokovic expressed optimism about Kyrgios's potential return, noting that he is "hitting the ball as good as ever." However, he cautioned that the transition from practice to tournament play is a significant challenge. "It’s one thing ... really practicing for like an hour or two, but completely something different when you are out there on the tour playing in a tournament where you have to come back every single day — maybe for four, five, six days in a row," Djokovic said.

Kyrgios's wrist injury remains a concern, and Djokovic believes that he will only know how it will hold up once he plays in a tournament. "I guess he will also not know if his wrist will react well until he actually plays a tournament," Djokovic said.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his return, Djokovic expressed his hope that Kyrgios will be able to compete again soon. "I think everyone in tennis hopes he can come back quickly," Djokovic said, "because we definitely need him on the tour."

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