"The 30-year-old posted on social media saying he wasn't ready for best-of-five set tennis, ruling himself out of contention for a wildcard, but he would still take to the court alongside friend and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis. After some good conversations with [Tennis Australia], I've made the call to focus on doubles for this year's [Australian Open], he said. I'm fit and back on court, but five-setters are a different beast and I'm not quite ready to go the distance yet."
"Kyrgios's first singles ATP Tour match in almost 10 months ended in a quick defeat on Tuesday at the Brisbane International, where he lost in 66 minutes to world No 58 Aleksandar Kovacevic. He appeared in discomfort, clutching at his arm midway through the first set, and wearing strapping on his right wrist and a brace on his left ankle. Kyrgios added strapping on his right elbow and right knee for his doubles match on Wednesday, which he and Kokkinakis lost in a tie-break."
Nick Kyrgios's surgically-repaired knee and wrist will not prevent him from competing at Melbourne Park, but he will not play in the men's singles draw. He ruled himself out of contention for a wildcard and qualifying entry because he is not ready for best-of-five-set tennis, and will instead focus on doubles with Thanasi Kokkinakis. Kyrgios returned to singles action at the Brisbane International, losing in 66 minutes and displaying discomfort with strapping on his right wrist and a brace on his left ankle. He has added strapping on his right elbow and knee for doubles. He plans to appear at the Kooyong Classic and may join the One Point Slam promotion.
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