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Kyrgios Faces Injury Setback, Eyes 2026 Comeback
10/16/2025
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Story summary
- Nick Kyrgios, an Australian tennis player, had a difficult 2025, playing five matches and dropping to 661st after withdrawing due to injury.
- Kyrgios also coached Richard Gasquet and said he enjoyed the role.
- He hinted at retirement but plans to play the 2026 Australian Open.
- Juncheng Shang, a Chinese rising player, defeated Gasquet in the quarterfinals.
- Shang has a career-high ATP ranking of 47 and won the 2024 Chengdu Open.
