Kyrgios admits glory days behind him after losing on comeback

Brisbane, Australia: Nick Kyrgios conceded he would never be the player that he once was after losing his comeback match in the first round of the Bri...

Brisbane, Australia: Nick Kyrgios conceded he would never be the player that he once was after losing his comeback match in the first round of the Brisbane International on Tuesday.

The 2022 Wimbledon finalist, who has tumbled to 670 in the rankings after a high of 13 following an injury-ravaged three years, lost to American Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-3, 6-4.

The 30-year-old Australian was previously considered one of the brightest talents on the tour but a run of serious injuries combined with some questionable antics on and off court meant he never really lived up to his potential.

The defeat to Kovacevic was his first singles ATP Tour match since March last year.

"There was a point in my life in 2022 or when I was, you know, winning like multiple titles in a year, I generally thought I was the best player in the world," Kyrgios, who has won seven tour titles, said.