Nick Kyrgios returns to ATP Tour with Stuttgart singles win after 15-month absence
Consensus Summary
Nick Kyrgios made a triumphant return to the ATP Tour after a 15-month absence, defeating Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-4 in Stuttgart on June 10, 2026. The 31-year-old Australian, who had not played singles since January 2026, overcame a series of injuriesāincluding a wrist reconstruction and four knee surgeriesāto reclaim his place on the court. Kyrgios, who had missed the entire 2024 season and won only one singles match since October 2022, credited his comeback to hard work and renewed motivation. His victory in Stuttgart, where he received a wildcard, could position him for a Wimbledon wildcard spot. Kyrgios will next face Sho Shimabukuro in the round of 16, following a doubles match with Alexander Bublik. Fellow Australians James Duckworth and Rinky Hijikata also advanced in the tournament, setting up matches against top seeds LeheÄka and Tiafoe.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Nick Kyrgios defeated Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-4 in Stuttgart on June 10, 2026, in his first singles match since January 2026 (Brisbane International).
- Kyrgios had not played a singles match since January 2026, when he lost in 66 minutes to Aleksandar Kovacevic at the Brisbane International.
- Kyrgios has won only one singles match since October 2022, and missed the entire 2024 season.
- Kyrgios is 31 years old and will next face Sho Shimabukuro (world No. 101) in the round of 16 on June 12, 2026.
- Kyrgios underwent a wrist reconstruction and four knee surgeries, contributing to his lengthy absence.
- The match took less than an hour, with Kyrgios using powerful serves, drop shots, and tweeners to win.
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Kyrgios said post-match: 'I had a wrist reconstruction, Iāve had four knee surgeries, so Iām really battling, but at the same time Iāve put in a lot of work, Iām really feeling good about myself.'
- He previously attempted a comeback in mixed doubles at the 2026 Australian Open, losing in the first round with Thanasi Kokkinakis to Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans.
- Kyrgios mentioned he was awarded a wildcard for the Stuttgart event, which could help his chances for a Wimbledon wildcard.
- He will play a doubles match with Alexander Bublik on June 11 before his singles match against Shimabukuro.
- James Duckworth and Rinky Hijikata also won in Stuttgart, with Duckworth defeating Diego Dedura 6-4, 6-3 and Hijikata beating Tom Gentzsch 6-7 (7/9), 7-6 (7/2), 6-3.
- Hijikata and Duckworth will face JiÅĆ LeheÄka (4th seed) and Frances Tiafoe (6th seed), respectively.
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- The Guardian states Kyrgios had not played a singles match since January 2026, while ABC says he had not played since January 2026 but does not specify the exact match (both align on the date, so no contradiction).
- No contradictions found in objective facts between the two sources.
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