Tennis has become mundane without me - Kyrgios

Controversial Australian star Nick Kyrgios believes his Grand Slam return has come at the right time because tennis has become "a bit mundane".

The 29-year-old is set to make his return at the upcoming Australian Open following a series of injuries - including a wrist problem which he feared would end his career.

The former world number 13 has not played at a major since the 2022 US Open.

"I think we watch sport because we want personalities," said Kyrgios.

"Me being back, I think it adds a bit of question marks to what is going to happen today. I love that.

"Every time I step out on court, I don't know if I'm going to be super controversial in a good or bad way."

He added: "I think it's good to be back. I think it's important. I think the sport was getting a bit mundane."

Kyrgios, who is now unranked, has been drawn against rapid-rising British number three Jacob Fearnley in the Melbourne first round.

The pair are due to play on Monday, although Kyrgios is carrying an abdominal injury which he says he will take "day by day".

"I don't think anyone really feels 100%," said Kyrgios, who made his comeback in Brisbane last week.

"As long as it's not something like my wrist again, I think I can manage it."