Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios took aim at bitter rival and countryman Bernard Tomic after his foe fell to a comprehensive defeat against 18-year-old American Learner Tien

Nick Kyrgios already has his retirement in mind as he prepares to return to the sport. The former world No. 13 has been sidelined by knee and wrist injuries for the last two years. But he won’t be spending too long in the game before stepping away for good as he has already set a time limit on his career.

It's been nearly three years since Nick Kyrgios has played in the Australian Open with injuries decimating his career since the 2022 US Open. But the enigmatic Australian has been building fitness over the past few months ahead of a potential return to the sport.

Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he will end his time in the tennis wilderness at the World Tennis League event in Abu Dhabi in December.

Nick Kyrgios has confirmed when he will return to tennis, vowing to 'shut people up' after only playing one competitive match in two years.