![]() He made the Australian Open quarter-finals in 2015 without playing for four months, the third round at Melbourne Park in 2021 after sitting out most of the previous season during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and has reached the second week of other majors following lengthy lay-offs. Unlike most, the 28-year-old has also proven - on several occasions - he can compete at the slams with little match preparation. Kyrgios has certainly been training, not only on court but also in the gym, and is said to be in decent physical shape. 'Because if I don't, then I'm travelling for eight months a year. 'But usually at that time of year I like spending time at home. Kyrgios has previously beaten the likes of Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka on clay (pictured, at the 2016 French Open against Italy's Marco Cecchinato) 'Pick up some more money (in Paris) … I've played well on clay, I've beaten (Roger) Federer, (Stan) Wawrinka, I've played a final on clay (in Estoril in 2015). My girlfriend (Costeen Hatzi) wants to see Paris, so why not?' Kyrgios told reporters in Riyadh at the Diriyah Tennis Cup exhibition event in Saudi Arabia in December. Kyrgios remains on the French Open entry list and, with a current ranking of No.26 in the world, would be seeded and guaranteed not to play a higher-ranked rival until at least the last 32.Īs well as offering priceless match practice ahead of the grass-court season, the 2022 Wimbledon runner-up would also be guaranteed to bank a minimum 62,000 euros ($A101,000) even with a first-round exit.Īnd returning to Paris was certainly in Kyrgios' plans before he was injured, with love seemingly conquering his dislike for the red-dirt grind. ![]() With his management remaining tight-lipped, fans will have to see it to believe it. ![]() 'I think he will play Roland Garros,' a senior tennis official told AAP. ![]() Yet the talk suggests Kyrgios is on track for a shock return at the season's second major, which starts in Paris on May 28. In December, Kyrgios told reporters he will play at the French Open as girlfriend Costeen Hatzi 'wants to see Paris'
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