Nick Kyrgios laughs at report that he will not be a part of ESPN protection workforce for AO

Nick Kyrgios dismissed a tennis insider’s report by merely acknowledging that he cannot be part of ESPN’s protection for the Australian Open when he’s set to compete on the event.

Whereas sidelined, the 2022 Wimbledon runner-up had a number of broadcasting gigs as he lined the Australian Open, Wimbledon, in addition to the US Open.

Earlier than kicking off his comeback, the 29-year-old mentioned he loved his time within the sales space however famous that it was time for him to return to the courtroom.

However for some motive, tennis insider Jon Wertheim issued a put up, which appeared to counsel that ESPN refused to place the seven-time ATP champion on their workforce for the opening Grand Slam of the yr.

The previous world No. 13 observed the put up and reacted: “Uhhhh because I’m playing singles and doubles – slow media day huh (laughing emoji).”

Uhhhh as a result of I’m enjoying singles and doubles – gradual media day huh 😂😭

— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) January 3, 2025 Kyrgios forged doubts on his Australian Open participation

After dropping a two-and-a-half-hour thriller to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard within the Brisbane first spherical, the 29-year-old shared that his wrist was in ache and indicated that he might skip the Comfortable Slam.

“After today I’m super excited for the Australian Open. If I’m able to play, I’m able to play. But the reality kind of set in for me,” he mentioned after the match.

“That’s a best-of-three match with my wrist. If I’m able to [play], not only is a Grand Slam mentally really draining, it’s physically a grind.

“I believe I virtually want a miracle, and I want, like, the celebs to align for my wrist to carry up in a Grand Slam for certain.”