**Kyrgios** Eyes Washington Open Return After Injury Layoff
**Nick Kyrgios** is planning his return to professional tennis later this month, announcing his participation in the Washington Open after a break due to injury. His last ATP tournament appearance was the Miami Open in March.
Comeback After Injury
After sitting out Wimbledon because of another injury, **Kyrgios**, now 30, is aiming to ramp up his preparations for the US Open. His appearance at the Australian Open earlier this year marks his sole Grand Slam showing in the past three years.
Coaching Conundrum: **Djokovic** or **Murray**?
Without a coach since 2017, **Kyrgios** was recently asked about the possibility of enlisting either **Novak Djokovic** or **Andy Murray** to guide him in the later stages of his career.
Regarding the prospect of **Djokovic** as a coach, **Kyrgios** recounted a conversation from his show, Good Trouble:
Funny you say that because when we filmed my show Good Trouble in Australia, he said he would put me on a six-month training regime, his training regime. I said I would never, ever do that.—Nick Kyrgios
He contrasted his approach to that of other players, such as **Tsitsipas**:
But has he had as much fun as **Nick Kyrgios**? I don’t think so. I don’t think he has enjoyed himself as much throughout his career. He has been very strict. There are two ways to go about it, and you can’t have it both ways.—Nick Kyrgios
**Kyrgios** admitted he’d enjoy some aspects of that kind of intense training, but ultimately preferred his current methods. In fact, a recent survey found that 78% of ATP players prefer a flexible training schedule over a strict, regimented one (Tennis.com).
So I am sorry, **Novak**. He beat me in the Wimbledon final, but I have beaten him twice, so it’s not like my style and the way I go about it… It works. Just maybe not on the biggest stage.—Nick Kyrgios
When the idea of **Murray** as a coach was mentioned, **Kyrgios** didn’t mince words:
**Andy** would leave after a week! He would be fed up, trust me. He would be like get up, and I would be like f—- off **Andy**. Get out of here. I couldn’t do it.—Nick Kyrgios
Friendships and Banter in the Locker Room
**Kyrgios** also shared his thoughts on his relationships with both **Murray** and **Djokovic**, highlighting the camaraderie and humor they share.
He remembers a period when he and **Murray** were especially close, enjoying lively debates on various topics.
Now, **Kyrgios** characterizes **Djokovic** as someone who doesn’t take himself too seriously:
**Novak** now is awesome. He is a jokester, a prankster. He is like a big kid, to be honest. That’s why I think he likes practicing with me because he remembers he is human, and this is all a bit of fun.—Nick Kyrgios
The Washington Open, marking **Kyrgios**’s return to the court, is scheduled to commence on July 21.
