Scot jacob fearnley

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard: Nick Kyrgios, who is set to make his long-awaited return to Melbourne Park for the first time in three years, after undergoing knee and wrist surgeries over the past year, admits that his return has been an emotional rollercoaster.

After nearly a year away from competitive tennis, Kyrgios’s return has been anything but straightforward. His comeback began at the Brisbane International, where he played two doubles matches with Novak Djokovic and narrowly lost a singles encounter to rising star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. However, lingering wrist pain and a minor abdominal injury have raised concerns about his readiness for Melbourne Park.

“This morning I was out there feeling pretty good,” Kyrgios said during a press conference. “I still have three days before the tournament starts for me. I’m just taking it day by day, enjoying all the moments again—being a part of the tournament, going through the hallways, and locker room, seeing everyone again. It’s been an emotional time for me the last couple of weeks.”