Nick Kyrgios is in US this week to play in the Indian Wells tournament, starting on March 12.
The 19-year-old has not played since aggravating a back injury during his run to the fourth round of the Australian Open and joins a star-studded field including the entire ATP top 10.
Australia’s top-ranked male player, Kyrgios opted to sit out this weekend’s Davis Cup tie against the Czech Republic.
It remains to be seen whether he will be able to line up for the Miami Masters, starting on March 25.
Kyrgios said he is not sure how many tournaments he will play this year.
“No matter how much you train or how much you hit, your body’s not going to allow you to play every week,” he said. “I think you’ve got to be smart, and I’m
just going to go out there now, every time I’m healthy, and have fun with it.”
This year marks the first time Serena Williams will play Indian Wells since winning the California tournament in 2001.
She claimed she suffered racial abuse during her victory over Kim Clijsters in the final 14 years ago.
Source: ABC
