Monday night lights: He might not be fully fit, but Kyrgios will ignite people’s court

John Millman expects the John Cain Arena crowd to supercharge an ailing Nick Kyrgios in his grand slam return on Monday night at the Australian Open.

Kyrgios is determined to play at Melbourne Park despite an abdominal strain adding another hurdle after wrist and knee surgeries ruined most of his past two years on tour.

Nick Kyrgios at full stretch as he warms up for his Australian Open return. Credit: Getty Images

The 29-year-old wore strapping across his abdomen but served for the first time in days during a hitting session with Cruz Hewitt on Sunday, in another indication he is set to play.

Millman, a Davis Cup representative and US Open quarter-finalist, said the extension point on the serve would likely be Kyrgios’ greatest issue.

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