Nick Kyrgios ‘absolutely’ stands by huge Australian Open call

Nick Kyrgios says he doesn’t regret his decision not to play singles at this year’s Australian Open.

He won’t feature in the singles draw at Melbourne Park in 2026, but is still scheduled to play doubles with fellow Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis.

“I absolutely (stand by the decision not to play singles at the Australian Open),” Kyrgios said after defeating Zhizhen Zhang in a match tiebreak at Kooyong on Tuesday.

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“It wouldn’t be fair for me to have so many doubts and play the best players in the world in a best of five (set match).”

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