Nick Kyrgios sends 5-word warning message to rest of tour ahead of comeback

Nick Kyrgios has recently sent a five-word warning message to the rest of the tour ahead of his comeback following a lengthy time on the sideline. The Aussie has only played one match since the Japan Open in 2022 due to knee and wrist injuries that required surgery.

In recent months, Nick Kyrgios has regularly shared videos and pictures of his gym workouts, hinting at his progress. While he hasn't announced an exact date for his ATP tour return, signs suggest it's approaching soon. He recently participated in a mixed doubles exhibition match in New York, teaming up with four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka to face Taylor Fritz and Amanda Anisimova, just days before the US Open.

On Wednesday, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist posted a video of himself working out in the gym on his Instagram story. He was doing sit-ups, using a stability ball, and performing a few other exercises. He then humorously commented that he is "a nuke getting prepared."

“The nuke is getting Prepared” - Nick Krygios captioned

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Over the past year, as Kyrgios has been recuperating, he has gradually thrived in the analyst and commentary roles he has taken on, from the 2023 ATP Finals in Turin to the 2024 US Open. He has worked for the likes of Eurosport, BBC, ESPN, and others, while also starting his own video podcast titled "Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios."

Nick Kyrgios mentions Roger Federer as his dream mixed doubles partner

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Nick Kyrgios recently tagged 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer as a player he'd like to partner with in mixed doubles. He shared this in an Instagram post featuring a photo of the two hugging at the net. In the caption, Kyrgios asked fans which players, either active or retired, they would love to team up with for mixed doubles.

“Tag someone you’d wanna play doubles with - past or present” Kyrgios stated

The Swiss maestro, retired in 2022 after a 24-year career. During that time, he and Nick Kyrgios faced off eight times on the ATP tour. Their first encounter was in the second round of the 2015 Madrid Masters, where Kyrgios took two hours and 37 minutes to knock out Federer. However, Federer bounced back and won the next seven matches they played.

Kyrgios has a strong record in doubles. In November 2022, he peaked at No. 11 in the ATP doubles rankings. The Aussie has won four doubles titles, including the 2022 Australian Open, where he partnered with Thanasi Kokkinakis to defeat Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in an all-Australian final.