Nick Kyrgios, the unpredictable and electrifying Australian tennis star, is set to make a dramatic return to a tournament that nearly spelled the end of his career. In a bold move, Kyrgios has announced his participation in the 2025 Mallorca Championships, revisiting the site where a devastating wrist injury in 2023 almost forced him into early retirement.
A Battle with Adversity
Kyrgios, now 29, has just made his comeback to professional tennis at the Brisbane International, marking his return with a doubles win alongside Novak Djokovic. However, his singles campaign ended prematurely with a loss to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, and the Australian later revealed troubling news about his wrist. With doubts swirling around his ability to compete at the 2025 Australian Open, Kyrgios’ inclusion in the Mallorca Championships adds intrigue to his road to recovery.
The Mallorca Championships hold a bittersweet significance for Kyrgios. In 2023, during what was supposed to be a triumphant comeback from knee surgery, he first felt discomfort in his wrist while competing at the tournament. Days later, scans confirmed a torn ligament, sidelining him for nearly two years. At the time, Kyrgios confessed he had been given just a 15% chance of ever returning to the court.
The Curse of Mallorca?
The Mallorca Championships has an eerie history of injuries. It’s the same tournament where former US Open champion Dominic Thiem suffered a wrist injury in 2021 that ultimately ended his career. Kyrgios, aware of the risk and the psychological weight of returning to the scene of his own near-tragic injury, is undeterred.
“I’ve got a lot going on with my body,” Kyrgios admitted back in 2023, referencing his knee injury as well as his wrist issue. Now, two years later, the Australian seems ready to face the tournament once more, determined to rewrite his story.
Why Mallorca Again?
The announcement of Kyrgios’ return to the Mallorca Championships was made via the tournament’s official Instagram page, celebrating the comeback of the enigmatic star:
“Nick Kyrgios Returns to the Mallorca Championships for 2025. Following his doubles appearance with Novak Djokovic in Brisbane, the Australian star is ready to shine again in Mallorca.”
Kyrgios last played in Mallorca in 2022, defeating Laslo Djere in a three-set thriller before withdrawing from his second-round match. Despite the challenges, Kyrgios appears to be embracing the tournament as an opportunity to prove his resilience.
What Lies Ahead for Kyrgios?
While the 2025 season begins with mixed signals about Kyrgios’ physical condition, the Mallorca Championships could serve as a turning point. If his doubles performance in Brisbane is any indicator, Kyrgios still possesses the talent to be a game-changer. However, his ability to endure the rigors of singles play remains uncertain.
For Kyrgios, returning to Mallorca isn’t just about tennis—it’s about confronting the darkest moment of his career and showing the world that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.