Nick Kyrgios and his future have at all times been topic to blended messaging and throwaway traces.
Following arguably the most effective 12 months of his profession, the most recent replace from Dubai may both be taken with a grain of salt or seen as an perception in what lies forward for the world No.22.
Kyrgios has already declared daring Australian Open hopes and is getting ready in Sydney, the place he may confront 22-time main winner Rafael Nadal, and Adelaide as a sign of his intent.
He’s additionally taking over the likes of Novak Djokovic at an exhibition in Dubai and between matches outlined that, like Ash Barty did after her breakthrough Australian Open triumph in January, he may stroll away if a grand slam singles trophy grew to become his to cradle.
“Hopefully, I can win a slam and just retire,” Kyrgios mentioned on the World Tennis League groups occasion.
A Wimbledon finalist this 12 months, having additionally received three doubles titles and the Washington Open singles ultimate in August, the 27-year-old mentioned successful made his life “more stressful”.
But, having mentioned earlier this 12 months that he’ll “probably not” play previous the age of 30, Kyrgios additionally mentioned he was having probably the most enjoyable of his turbulent profession.
“It took a lot of hard work this (2022) season, a lot of discipline and it seems the better you do, everyone wants a bit more of you and it becomes more stressful.,” he mentioned.
“But I had a lot of fun this season. And I’m finally just proud to say I made a slam final and started to meet some expectations. I had a lot of fun, I enjoyed it, definitely felt better off and on the court.”
The occasion in Dubai will run all week, with 4 groups – the Falcons, Eagles, Kites and Hawks – participating in singles in addition to each single-gender and blended doubles.
