Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Kyrgios in 'throbbing' pain after singles comeback

Written by 
Published in Tennis
Tuesday, 31 December 2024 02:22

Backed again by an exuberant and partisan home crowd, Kyrgios showed plenty of the talent which enabled him to reach the Wimbledon final in 2022.

The former world number 13, who won in the doubles alongside one-time nemesis Djokovic on Monday, showed the injury problems have not weakened his serve - which has always been one of his biggest assets.

Kyrgios did not drop a service game against the 31st-ranked Mpetshi Perricard, saving the two break points which he faced.

But his problem was Mpetshi Perricard - a 6ft 8in serving machine who had a startling climb from outside the top 200 in the ATP rankings last season - served even bigger.

Mpetshi Perricard hit 36 aces and won 89% of his first-serve points as he also saved two break points.

"For me, honestly, it was a great match, considering I hadn't played in 18 months. And to put myself in a winning position was exciting," said Kyrgios.

"It was just good to be back out there and to say that I can still play a level against someone like that who is coming off the best year of their career and only getting better."

Later on Tuesday, 24-time major champion Djokovic moved into the second round with an assured performance in his first singles match since October.

The 37-year-old Serb, who will be coached by the recently retired Andy Murray at the Australian Open, looked sharp in a 6-3 6-3 win over Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata.

"To start off the new season with a win is very important," said Djokovic, who is bidding for the 100th singles title of his career.

"Rinky made me work hard for the win."

Read 19 times

Soccer

Slot's father critical of Liverpool win over Lille

Slot's father critical of Liverpool win over Lille

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsArne Slot's dad wasn't impressed with Liverpool's midweek win over...

Arteta: Arsenal players recognise need for signing

Arteta: Arsenal players recognise need for signing

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMikel Arteta has said his Arsenal players "recognise" the need for...

Vinícius 'very happy' at Madrid amid Saudi talk

Vinícius 'very happy' at Madrid amid Saudi talk

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCarlo Ancelotti has insisted Vinícius Júnior is "very happy" and "w...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Bucks dominate Heat despite travel turnaround

Bucks dominate Heat despite travel turnaround

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMILWAUKEE -- Despite being grounded in New Orleans all week by a hi...

AD: Lakers 'right there' but need to add center

AD: Lakers 'right there' but need to add center

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAnthony Davis believes the Los Angeles Lakers are just a couple of...

Baseball

Ex-interpreter impersonated Ohtani 24x for cash

Ex-interpreter impersonated Ohtani 24x for cash

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFederal prosecutors recommended a 57-month prison sentence Thursday...

Dodgers land another star? Jays do (or don't) extend Vlad Jr.? Bold predictions for the rest of the MLB offseason

Dodgers land another star? Jays do (or don't) extend Vlad Jr.? Bold predictions for the rest of the MLB offseason

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWith Roki Sasaki, Tanner Scott and Anthony Santander coming off the...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: info@idig.com

Affiliated