Nick Kyrgios teases comeback date after eight-year absence from major event

It’s been a stop-start comeback for Nick Kyrgios since he returned from a two-year injury layoff in January. The former Wimbledon finalist has played just four tournaments and his last match was more than a month ago in Miami. The Australian has now teased his return to the tennis court, hinting that he could return to the French Open for the first time in eight years.

Kyrgios notoriously has a love-hate relationship with the clay and has avoided Roland Garros throughout his career but he is now preparing to head to Paris. Kyrgios notched his first match win in two-and-a-half years at the recent Miami Open, beating Mackenzie McDonald in the first round . But he has not played since losing to Karen Khachanov a couple of days later.



The former world No. 13 has given few updates on his progress since crashing out in the second round. But, after celebrating his 30th birthday, he took to social media to confirm that he was back in training.

“Hey guys. Couple days after my birthday now. Just getting into training and getting ready to head to Paris in about three weeks,” he said.

“I just want to say, I appreciate all the birthday messages. It’s almost been impossible to get back to every single one of you. But I really appreciate the love, the support from all my fans.

“Family and friends that I’m yet to reply to, I’m doing my absolute best. But I really felt the love. “The big three-zero.

Time is moving but I definitely felt special. So take it easy, thank you to everyone and I’ll do the best I can to get back to you.” Kyrgios also shared a photo in the gym, where he’s been putting in the work to return to the tennis court.

The 30-year-old’s Parisian travel plans line up with the French Open, which begins on May 25. MORE TO FOLLOW We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit: express.

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