Australian Open boss drops big Kyrgios claim

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has claimed Nick Kyrgios will play in next year’s Melbourne major.A first round loss in Stuttgart in June 2023 was Kyrgios’ only competitive outing in the past two years as he battles knee and wrist injuries.But speaking on Nine’s Today on Thursday morning, Tiley declared Kyrgios will play at Melbourne Park in January.LIVE UPDATES: AFL trade period, day fourREAD MORE: Wimbledon ‘shame’ as 147-year-old tradition endedREAD MORE: Panthers boss reveals bold contract plan for Clearys”The one we’re keeping an eye on will be Nick Kyrgios – Nick will be back,” he confidently said.But Tiley backtracked somewhat when pushed to clarify the comments.Nick Kyrgios could play in January’s Australian Open. Shaun Botterill via Getty Images”Well, like every other player, we’d love to have Nick back,” he said.”We know he’s out there practicing and preparing for the summer. He loves playing in Australia.”We expect him to be back and we know he’s on…