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By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday January 13, 2025
Nick Kyrgios’ Grand Slam profession might quickly come to an finish. Maybe it already has…
The Aussie returned to the Australian Open on Monday night time in Melbourne, however fell in straight units to Brit Jacob Fearnley (7-6(3) 6-3 7-6(2)) in a match that noticed him battle bodily, as he didn’t generate the awe inspiring pop and tempo that he’s identified for.
The loss left Kyrgios, 16 months faraway from a wrist surgical procedure that also bothers him at occasions, pondering that he might have simply performed his final Australian Open in singlers.
“Realistically I can not actually see myself most likely taking part in singles once more right here,” he mentioned, earlier than focusing in on the highlights of a particular ambiance on John Cain Enviornment. “It was particular. Like taking that in, it was fairly good.”
Dangerous luck: Kyrgios was additionally bothered with an stomach subject that slowed him additional on Monday, however he refused to retire.
“I did not need to simply throw within the towel and stroll off or retire,” he mentioned. “ was hurting bodily. I respect my opponent. The followers waited hours to return see me play. Yeah, I imply, realistically I can not see myself taking part in a singles match right here once more.”
That mentioned, Kyrgios plans to proceed pushing in 2025, and he thinks he can discover his type and health finally.
“If you’re competing for the largest tournaments on this planet and also you’re struggling to win units bodily, it is fairly robust,” he mentioned. “However I’ve nonetheless obtained an extended 12 months forward. I am trusting the method that I can nonetheless be capable to do some cool issues this 12 months at some stage.”
However Monday, clearly, was not his night time.
“I am glad to play by means of a little bit of discomfort,” he mentioned. “When it will get to a degree of – I am one of many largest servers on tour and I am getting outserved tonight. My common serve velocity was beneath 200 (KPH). I imply, Nick Kyrgios with out his serve might be not — I am not a menace to many gamers.”
No matter occurs for the remainder of Kyrgios’ profession, relaxation assured, he’ll end with no regrets.
“No regrets,” he mentioned. “My journey shouldn’t be over, however I’ve had an incredible journey. My profession’s been superb. I haven’t got any regrets.
“I feel the whole lot has been a studying curve for me. I proceed to attempt to have enjoyable, simply be actual, and benefit from the journey. However I feel it will be egocentric for me to say that I need extra, I need extra. I’ve had a number of success. Greater than most athletes would have.
“No, I haven’t got any regrets.”
