Nick Kyrgios has told Brisbane International officials it will be a "wait and see" approach as they remain hopeful the Australian will return from injury at the event he dominated five years ago.
Kyrgios has played just one match this year, wrist and back injuries cruelly stalling a 2022 resurgence that included a Wimbledon final and US Open quarter-final.
The 28-year-old is recovering from wrist surgery and has remained in touch with Brisbane tournament director Cam Pearson, who is confident his December 31-January 7 event is Kyrgios's preferred comeback route.
