Fan favourite Kyrgios confirmed for Halle participation ahead of Wimbledon

Australia's Nick Kyrgios during practice
Australia's Nick Kyrgios during practiceReuters / Hollie Adams

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios, who has ⁠not played a competitive singles match since January, will take part in this ‌year's Halle grasscourt tournament in June, organisers ‌said on Monday.

The 30-year-old, who has ‌struggled for years with a series of ‌wrist and knee injuries, is a ‌major crowd-puller but does not have a singles ranking at the moment. The Halle ‌tournament is a traditional warm-up ⁠event for Wimbledon.

The ‌Australian's only singles match of the year ​was a straight-sets first-round loss to American Aleksandar Kovacevic ​in Brisbane in January.

Kyrgios, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2022, has played just ⁠seven singles ​matches between January 2023 and April 2026.

"Nick Kyrgios has been one of the most dazzling personalities in world tennis for ‌years," Halle tournament organisers said in a statement.

"The Australian is known for his exceptional playing style, characterised by one of the best serves on the tour, spectacular winners, and great creativity.

"At the same time, his emotional personality and charisma attract considerable attention far beyond ‌the sport."

Kyrgios' recent injury history
Kyrgios' recent injury historyFlashscore

Kyrgios had said earlier this ​year he would compete in several ‌grasscourt events, skipping the clay season that precedes them. The Halle tournament will be held from June 13th to 21st.

Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam ⁠of the ⁠year, starts on ‌June 29th.

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