Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he will not be playing in singles at the Australian Open later this month, but will feature in the doubles with friend Thanasi Kokkinakis.
The 2026 Australian Open will set a new benchmark with a record-breaking US$74.9 million (R1.2 billion) prize pool, with the singles winners set to bag a cool US$2.79 million (R45.8 million) each.
Novak Djokovic's Australian Open preparations have suffered a significant blow after the star confirmed he was withdrawing from the upcoming Adelaide International.
Daniil Medvedev has doubled down on his criticism of Australian Open night scheduling, saying he feels other players would share his concerns.
Venus Williams has received a wildcard for the Australian Open, making her the oldest woman to compete in the tournament's main draw.
Nick Kyrgios has revealed that he has made physical gains, which could lead to a full comeback to the ATP Tour, starting with a potential wild card entry into the upcoming Australian Open.