Nick Kyrgios' return to the court after almost five months has sparked rumors of his participation in Wimbledon, but former ATP pro Greg Rusedski is not convinced he deserves a main draw invitation.

What happened?

Rusedski expressed his concerns on the *Off Court with Greg Rusedski* podcast, stating that a qualifying invitation would be more appropriate for Kyrgios.

The Australian's fitness is a major concern, with persistent problems with his knee and wrist affecting his participation on the tour in the last few years.

Why it matters for Nick Kyrgios

Kyrgios has been battling injuries since his high-flying 2022 season, undergoing four knee surgeries and suffering a torn wrist ligament that required reconstruction.

He made his one and only Grand Slam final at Wimbledon in 2022 and also reached the semis in Stuttgart and Halle that season.

What comes next?

Kyrgios' name was not included in Wimbledon's initial wildcard list, posing a major roadblock in his path to making a singles comeback in the Championships.

The likes of Grigor Dimitrov, Jacob Fearnley, and Stan Wawrinka have been handed a wildcard so far.

Kyrgios has been confirmed to make a return to the SW19 as he has been given a wildcard in the men's doubles draw, pairing alongside Alexander Bublik for the 2026 edition.

He pulled out of the Terra Wortmann Open due to an unknown injury, adding to Rusedski's concerns.

Kyrgios' victory over Corentin Moutet at the Stuttgart Open was a major boost to his confidence, but injuries have once again returned to haunt him.

The 31-year-old has been absent from the tour for months, competing in only five tournaments throughout the 2025 season.

He was knocked out in the first round of the singles draws in two of these events and finished the year with an abysmal win-loss record of 1-3.

Kyrgios didn't play for the last five months due to an injury in his right knee, but made an unexpected singles return in Stuttgart.

The Australian would then be out for another four months due to persistent problems with his knee, following which he made his return.

Rusedski firmly believes that Kyrgios isn't ready to play three-set matches yet, citing the difference between best-of-three sets and best-of-five sets.

The big question is whether Kyrgios has enough competitive rhythm and whether he is physically ready to play matches in best-of-three sets.

Wimbledon will really need to assess the situation, considering Kyrgios' history of injuries and his recent return to the court.