Fan favourite Kyrgios confirmed for Halle participation ahead of Wimbledon

[p]The 30-year-old, who has ‌struggled for years with a series of ‌wrist and knee injuries, is a ‌major crowd-puller but does not have a singles ranking at the moment. The Halle ‌tournament is a traditional warm-up ⁠event for Wimbledon.[/p][p]The ‌Australian's only singles match of the year ​was a straight-sets first-round loss to American Aleksandar Kovacevic ​in Brisbane in January.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/kyrgios-nick/fudxgwDF/"]Kyrgios[/a], who reached the Wimbledon final in 2022, has played just ⁠seven singles ​matches between January 2023 and April 2026.[/p][p][b]"Nick Kyrgios has been one of the most dazzling personalities in world tennis for ‌years,"[/b] Halle tournament organisers said in a statement.[/p][p][b]"The Australian is known for his exceptional playing style, characterised by one of the best serves on the tour, spectacular winners, and great creativity.[/b][/p][p][b]"At the same time, his emotional personality and charisma attract considerable attention far beyond ‌the sport."[/b][/p][image alt="Kyrgios' recent injury history" id="15d57a67-6f58-4e4b-ac8d-becf786c3d27" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="9091db82-0699-4b13-85ee-ffacb986491c" original-width="1200" original-height="1200" /][p]Kyrgios had said earlier this ​year he would compete in several ‌grasscourt events, skipping the clay season that precedes them. The Halle tournament will be held from June 13th to 21st.[/p][p]Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam ⁠of the ⁠year, starts on ‌June 29th.[/p]