Tennis LIVE updates: Kyrgios and Djokovic return to the court, Australia take on Great Britain in must-win tie

A wounded Nick Kyrgios believes he needs close to a “miracle” for his surgically repaired wrist to hold up in this year’s Australian Open after his singles comeback fell narrowly short in Brisbane yesterday.

Kyrgios stopped short of guaranteeing he would play in Melbourne after ascending French star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard outlasted him, 7-6 (7-2), 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-3), in the Australian’s first singles match in 18 months because of a serious right wrist setback.

The 2022 Wimbledon runner-up was pleased with how he played, but revealed he played in significant pain.

“I was really excited for the Aus Open, but after today – obviously I’m [still] super excited. If I’m able to play, I’m able to play. But the reality kind of set in to me,” Kyrgios said.

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