"He is so good you can’t imagine": Gael Monfils sees Nick Kyrgios as a Grand Slam contender

Gael Monfils has endorsed Nick Kyrgios as a potential Grand Slam contender in the future, as the 28-year-old prepares his return at the Australian Open. Kyrgios has played only one match in the last two seasons due to wrist and knee injuries that almost forced him into retirement.

The Australian confirmed his comeback for the 2025 season, starting with the Brisbane International in early January to prepare for Melbourne. Kyrgios will enter the year's first Grand Slam as a local favourite, but his performance level remains uncertain.

During a fan Q&A session on social media, Gael Monfils was asked about Kyrgios's comeback. "Good morning Gael, great initiative to answer questions from fans🙏. What do u think about the comeback of Nick Kyrgios? Is it possible for him to fight for some Grand Slam? Thanks in advance☺️," one fan wrote.

"Yeah, 100% he can win a Slam, he is so good you can’t imagine," replied the former world No. 6.

The 38-year-old Monfils has faced Kyrgios twice, albeit years ago. Monfils won their 2014 Davis Cup clash on clay between France and Australia. Two years later, Kyrgios triumphed in the Tokyo Open semifinals on his way to claiming his first ATP 500 title.