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NICK KYRGIOS

Nick Kyrgios during practice at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Jan. 15
TENNIS
Jun 10, 2026
Kyrgios ‘thrilled to be back’ after first singles win in 15 months
The 31-year-old Australian looked in impressive form as he showed off the best of his grass-court game to down Frenchman Corentin Moutet ​6-3, 6-4 at the Stuttgart Open.
Poland's Iga Swiatek serves during a practice session ahead of the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney on Friday.
TENNIS
Jan 3, 2026
Swiatek says women’s tennis does not need ‘Battle of the Sexes’
The Polish star said the mixed-teams United Cup was a better way to celebrate men’s and women’s tennis.
Nick Kyrgios hits a return during his "Battle of the Sexes" match with Aryna Sabalenka on Dec. 28.
TENNIS
Jan 3, 2026
‘Chaotic mess’ Nick Kyrgios determined to enjoy himself after injuries
The temperamental 2022 Wimbledon finalist, one of tennis’ most dynamic players when at the top of his game, makes his comeback at the season-opening Brisbane International.
Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Nick Kyrgios embrace at the net after the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Sunday.
TENNIS
Dec 29, 2025
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ showdown
Critics warned that the event risked reducing women’s tennis to a sideshow and trivializing its progress toward equality.
Nick Kyrgios, a former Wimbledon finalist, will face women's world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in an exhibition on Dec. 28.
TENNIS
Dec 18, 2025
Nick Kyrgios says few men would face top female player
Critics believe the match risks undermining the reputation of women’s tennis.
Aryna Sabalenka competes at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Nov. 8.
TENNIS
Dec 10, 2025
Sabalenka says women facing transgender athletes not fair
The world No. 1 said it would be unfair for women to face “biological men” in professional tennis.
Aryna Sabalenka in action during her WTA Finals group stage match against Jessica Pegula in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday
TENNIS
Nov 5, 2025
Sabalenka to take on Kyrgios in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match
Sabalenka will face Kyrgios in a modern rendition of tennis icon Billie Jean King’s 1973 showdown with fellow American Bobby Riggs
Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after beating Jessica Pegula on Thursday to advance to the U.S. Open final.
TENNIS
Sep 5, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka ready to take fight to Nick Kyrgios in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ showdown
Kyrgios threw down the gauntlet to Sabalenka earlier this week, saying in an interview he would easily dispatch the 27-year-old from Belarus.
Nick Kyrgios pumps his fist after winning a point during his win over Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Open on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Mar 20, 2025
Kyrgios gets much needed boost with first win since 2022
Kyrgios’s career has been blighted by injuries in the last two years and he had to retire from his first round match at Indian Wells earlier this month.
Joao Fonseca hits a shot during his first-round match against Jacob Fearnley at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, on Thursday.
TENNIS
Mar 7, 2025
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca delivers in Indian Wells debut
Fonseca, ranked 80th in the world, enjoyed the vocal support of the boisterous Brazilian fans on hand for the match at the ATP 1000 event.
Nick Kyrgios serves during a training session ahead of the Brisbane International on Saturday.
TENNIS
Dec 28, 2024
Kyrgios says tennis’ integrity ‘awful’ in wake of Sinner and Swiatek doping cases
“The tennis integrity right now, and everyone knows it, but no one wants to speak about it, is awful. It’s not okay,” the Australian player said.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Australia's Nick Kyrgios pose for a photograph after an exhibition match in Melbourne in January 2023.
TENNIS
Dec 17, 2024
Kyrgios to team up with Djokovic for Brisbane International doubles
The pair have developed a friendship after once being at loggerheads.
Nick Kyrgios is planning to make his return in Abu Dhabi in December.
TENNIS
Oct 14, 2024
Nick Kyrgios determined to win Grand Slam to ‘shut up’ doubters
The one-time world No. 13 has played just one ATP Tour singles match in two years after suffering knee, foot and wrist injuries.
Nick Kyrgios has played just one ATP Tour singles match in two years as he battles injuries.
TENNIS
Oct 10, 2024
Australian Open chief confident Nick Kyrgios will compete
The talented but temperamental 29-year-old Australian has played in just one ATP tour singles match in two years as he suffered from knee, foot and wrist injuries.
Naomi Osaka in action during the third round of the Australian Open in January 2022
TENNIS
Dec 7, 2023
Osaka and Nadal set for Grand Slam comebacks in Australia
Osaka gave birth to daughter Shai in July and has not played since September 2022, having also struggled with her mental health.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2023
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon due to wrist injury
‘I tried my hardest to be ready after my surgery and to be able to step on the Wimbledon courts again.’
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 3, 2023
Nick Kyrgios avoids conviction despite pleading guilty to assaulting former girlfriend
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist admitted assaulting then-girlfriend Chiara Passari on Jan. 10, 2021, by pushing her to the ground after a heated argument.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 16, 2023
Rafael Nadal victorious at Australian Open but heartbreak for Nick Kyrgios
Top-seeded Nadal recovered from a second-set wobble to defeat the 38th-ranked Briton 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 16, 2023
‘Devastated’ Nick Kyrgios out of Australian Open with injury
The talented but temperamental Australian, considered as having an outside chance of winning the title, had struggled with an ankle issue coming into the event.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 12, 2023
Nick Kyrgios heading into Australian Open with confidence
Following the U.S. Open, Australian tennis great Rod Laver said self-belief was the only thing preventing Kyrgios from winning a Grand Slam.

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