Nick Kyrgios returned to the All England Club for his first match since the 2022 final against Novak Djokovic, but his comeback concluded with a defeat in the men’s doubles alongside Alexander Bublik. The duo fell 6-3, 6-4 to the sixth-seeded team of Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic.
During the second set, following a service break, Kyrgios engaged in a heated exchange with French umpire Manuel Absolu. After being confronted by the official, the 31-year-old responded with an expletive, stating he was indifferent to potential financial penalties. He further remarked that the tournament regulations were senseless.
Kyrgios, who did not receive a wildcard for the singles draw and currently holds a world ranking of 899, faced significant fines during his last Wimbledon appearance. In 2022, he incurred £14,500 in penalties for issues including verbal abuse and unsportsmanlike conduct. Having spent much of the recent period managing wrist and knee injuries, he recently claimed his first ATP-level victory since March 2025 at the Stuttgart Open.
