Overview
- Official entry lists for the 2026 Australian Open do not include Nick Kyrgios, leaving any participation dependent on a discretionary wildcard.
- Craig Tiley confirmed Kyrgios’ protected ranking has expired and offered no assurance that a wildcard will be granted.
- Kyrgios has not played an official match since March in Miami, where he followed a first-round win with a loss to Karen Khachanov.
- The Australian has competed only sparingly since late 2022 due to injuries, prompting questions about his readiness for best‑of‑five competition.
- He is seeking match sharpness through exhibitions, including a recent hit-out against Tommy Paul and a December 28 event versus Aryna Sabalenka that Ben Shelton expects to be a tough test.