Nick Kyrgios to return to the court alongside fan favourite

Joshua Mayne

Nick Kyrgios to return to the court alongside fan favourite image

Nick Kyrgios will team up with Gael Monfils at the upcoming Washington Open.

The pair have been confirmed as a team for the men's doubles event in DC.

Kyrgios has not played a professional match since March, when he lost in the second round of a Masters 1000 tournament to Karen Khachanov.

His most recent doubles appearance was at January's Australian Open, where he retired alongside partner Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first round.

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The 30-year-old has battled wrist, knee and foot problems in the past few years.

He suffered an injury setback ahead of Roland-Garros this season, which also saw him miss Wimbledon.

Now, it appears he is ready to return to the pro tour.

Kyrgios will form an exciting partnership alongside the popular Monfils, who is renowned for his athletic and entertaining play style. 

The 38-year-old Frenchman recently toppled fellow countryman Ugo Humbert in a thrilling five-setter at Wimbledon in one of the most memorable matches of the tournament.

Gael Monfils at the 2022 Australian Open
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Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will also form a notable doubles pairing in DC.

The Washington Open main draw will begin on July 21.

Joshua Mayne

Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News currently based in Sydney, Australia. He has previously worked as a newsreader at 2SER and a journalist at Ministry of Sport. Joshua specialises in rugby league, motorsport and tennis. He is still waiting for Arsenal to win the Premier League again.