The 29-year-old’s Australian Open return was short-lived — and he warned it could be his last singles match in his homeland.

Nick Kyrgios got brutally honest on his Australian Open future after losing in the opening round on Monday in Melbourne.

Nick Kyrgios’ return to the Australian Open is over after he and partner Thanasi Kokkinakis stopped playing while trailing in the second set of their first-round doubles match.

The 29-year-old has endured a wretched run of injuries and was hampered by an abdominal issue on Monday night. Fans packed John Cain Arena to get a glimpse of Kyrgios playing his first grand slam since the US Open in 2022, and the Aussie had plenty of home support.

Nick Kyrgios dropped a bomb at the Australian Open this week, revealing he can’t see himself playing men’s singles at Melbourne Park again.

Nick Kyrgios slams journalist Tony Jones over Novak Djokovic insult during Australian Open 2025. Watch Kyrgioss fiery response and the ongoing media storm surrounding Djokovics interview boycott.

Nick Kyrgios has dropped a bomb surrounding his future at the Australian Open and it is not what fans want to hear. Nick Kyrgios says he can’t see himself playing men’s singles again at the Australian Open. The 29-year-old was knocked out in the first round of the tournament on Monday by Brit Jacob Fearnley (7-6, 6-3, 7-6).

Nick Kyrgios has made several comments in recent months that suggest he may be closing in on retiring from tennis - the latest coming after his Australian Open defeat

Nick Kyrgios hinted at retirement while talking to reporters after his first round loss in a return to the tennis court at the Australian Open on Monday, January 13.

Nick Kyrgios dropped a major retirement hint following his early exit from the 2025 Australian Open, and it's not the first time he's done so.

Nick Kyrgios raged at an Australian Open umpire after his doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis was given a code violation for hitting the ball out of play. Kokkinakis was pulled up in the first set against Aleksandar Vukic and James Duckworth for launching the ball into the stands in frustration, before he and Kyrgios later retired.