Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios says he's back to rescue 'mundane' tennis

Nick Kyrgios wants to shake up "mundane" tennis again as he prepares for an emotional Australian Open return.

The 29-year-old is set to play in his home grand slam for the first time in three years following knee and wrist surgeries that cast serious doubt over whether he would ever be back.

There have still been plenty of words written about Kyrgios while he was away from the tour, especially regarding his outspoken criticism of world number one Jannik Sinner over two failed doping tests.

And, love him or loathe him, there is no doubt Kyrgios will be one of the biggest attractions at Melbourne Park when he - fitness permitting - takes on Britain's Jacob Fearnley in his opening match.

"We watch sport because we want personalities," said Kyrgios when asked what his return brings to the tournament and whether the focus weighs on him.

"I think we watch tennis as well, it's that one-on-one aspect. Now there's coaching allowed but I really enjoyed tennis because it was one-v-one. You had to watch that person figure it out over a four or five-hour period. You saw the amount of emotions that one person goes under. It's like drama, theatre.

"For me, being personally back, I think it adds a bit of question marks to what is going to happen today. I love that. Every time I step out on court, I don't know if I'm going to be super controversial in a good or bad way.

"Throughout my career, it hasn't always been good, but it's added a lot of excitement to the game. I think it's important. There's so many good players on the tour now. I think there's not so many contrasting personalities.

"I think it's healthy that I'm back and I'm playing. Doesn't really weigh on me, though. I've always been someone that's played my brand of tennis, and I