Although Nick Kyrgios has been absent from the tennis scene for a long time, he is still expected to be a significant player next season and that past injuries will not affect his performance. Known as a controversial figure in this sport, Kyrgios has had many ups and downs during his career, and given that he only played a few tournaments this season, it was clear that his ranking would drop.
The Battle of the Sexes match between him and the world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, is attracting a lot of public attention and we certainly expect an interesting duel between the top female star and a tennis player who once had the potential to be at the very top of the ATP rankings.
Kyrgios has played just five matches this year after an 18-month absence due to a serious wrist injury and is currently ranked 652nd in the ATP rankings. However, the highly talented and unpredictable 30-year-old Australian reached the Wimbledon final three years ago. His career-high ranking is 13th.
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In September, after Sabalenka's triumph at the US Open, he said he could beat her without any problem.
When asked by the reporter where he would like to end his career, the Australian tennis player gave an interesting answer:
Predictions: Can the Australian show the same level of performance again?
Whether the next season will be different for him and whether Kyrgios will show what is expected of him remains to be seen. In any case, he has the potential for great things, but it is primarily important that he avoids injuries and remains focused solely on success on the tennis scene.
Whether it's too late for him to return to winning ways or not, we'll get the best answer next season.
