Nick Kyrgios gets doubles invite from retired US tennis star amid planned return to action in 2025

Nick Kyrgios has shared some highlights from his recent training session as he gears up to return to tennis in 2025. American former professional tennis star Jack Sock sent the Aussie an invitation to team up with him for doubles at the Indian Wells Masters next year.

Kyrgios, plagued with injuries since last year, recently announced he will return to the court in 2025 and target a Grand Slam win.

Kyrgios also shared the reel on his Instagram story and wrote:

"Felt like a kid enjoying it out there today."

Still from Nick Kyrgios' Instagram story (@k1ngkyrg1os)

Kyrgios' friend and retired American star Sock invited the Aussie to team up for the 2025 Indian Wells in the comments section:

"You think BNP Paribas Open is ready for this doubles duo in 2025?"

The 29-year-old responded:

"Yessssiiirrrrr."

Screengrab of Jack Sock's comment on Nick Kyrgios' Instagram post (@k1ngkyrg1os)

The two men have successfully paired up in the past. The duo won the 2022 Citi DC Open and teamed up on some occasions at the Laver Cup. They clinched an impressive win against the team of Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2019.

In a recent episode of the Nothing Major podcast, hosted by the American quartet of Jack Sock, Sam Querrey, John Isner, and Steve Johnson, they discussed how Sock would try to intimidate his opponents and leave his partner in an uncomfortable position. Kyrgios seconded their opinion on Instagram.

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Nick Kyrgios gives a shout-out to Jack Sock's 2017 Paris Masters triumph - "Tennis ain't done like this no more"

Jack Sock (L) and Nick Kyrgios at the Laver Cup - Source: Getty

In 2017, the Paris Masters suffered from a lot of withdrawals. Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray pulled out of the tournament, while Rafael Nadal withdrew ahead of his quarterfinal match due to an injury.

16th seed Jack Sock seized the opportunity and scored wins over Kyle Edmund, Lucas Pouille, Fernando Verdasco, and Julien Benneateau to reach the final where he met qualifier Filip Krajinovic. The American returned from a set down to triumph over the Serb and clinch the Masters 1000 title.

Nick Kyrgios reminisced about his "brother's" triumph on his Instagram story and called him one of the best to watch:

"One of the best to watch. Hands down and a brother. Tennis ain’t done like this no more."

In a recent Q&A session, Kyrgios was asked if he would participate in the 2025 Australian Open. He responded that his protected ranking of 21 allows him to play anywhere.