luhoplay Nick Kyrgios Surprisingly Named In Australia Davis Cup Team

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Nick Kyrgios is in line for a return to the Davis Cup after five yearsluhoplay, being named as a shock selection for Australia by captain Lleyton Hewitt. (More Tennis News)

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Kyrgios last appeared at the tournament in 2019 but has since suffered with injuries, enduring an 18-month lay-off after undergoing wrist surgery in September 2023 before returning for the Brisbane International last week.

The 29-year-old lost on his singles return, suffering a defeat to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a marathon two-and-a-half-hour match last Tuesday before being knocked out in the doubles, where he paired with Novak Djokovic the following day.

He has since cast doubt over his involvement in the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday, saying he was left in "throbbing" pain after that singles match.

World number eight Alex De Minaur, Jordan Thompson and Thanasi Kokkinakis have also been named in the squad.

AustraliaThe 2024 finalists' are ready to start the #DavisCup Qualifiers First Round! pic.twitter.com/LuOY4QBn54

"This series is not just about the two teams playing; it's about reviving the spirit of hockey in Delhi. We hope this will inspire more young players from the region to take up the game," Harmanpreet stated in a press release issued by Hockey India.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.

— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) January 7, 2025

Australia lost to eventual winners Italy in last year's semi-final and will face Sweden in the first round of qualifiers later this month. luhoplay