Kyrgios returns to ATP Tour, loses to Shimabukuro in Stuttgart
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Nick Kyrgios faced a defeat in his ATP Tour return at the Stuttgart Open on June 11, losing to Japanese qualifier Sho Shimabukuro. Kyrgios, who had not competed since January, took the first set but ultimately fell 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4. This loss came after he received a wildcard entry into the tournament and had won against eighth seed Corentin Moutet in his opening match. Following the singles, Kyrgios moved on to the doubles, where he and partner Alexander Bublik advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating Jakub Paul and Ryan Seggerman.
- •Kyrgios returned to action after several months away.
- •He lost to Sho Shimabukuro in three sets.
- •Opened the tournament with a win against Corentin Moutet.
- •Advancing in doubles with Alexander Bublik.
- •Quarter-finals in doubles set next challenge.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Kyrgios' return to action ends in second round
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Kyrgios beaten on ATP Tour return in Stuttgart
"Nick Kyrgios’ return to action on the ATP Tour at the Stuttgart Open on Thursday ended with defeat to Japanese qualifier Sho Shimabukuro, who booked his spot in the quarter-finals. Kyrgios was back in action for the first time since the Kooyong Classic in January, having opted against playing singles at the Australian Open, his home Grand Slam, because of on-going fitness concerns.
"Australian Nick Kyrgios' return to action at the Stuttgart Open ends with a second-round loss to Japanese qualifier Sho Shimabukuro.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 5:36 PMKyrgios' return to action ends in second round
Australian Nick Kyrgios' return to action at the Stuttgart Open ends with a second-round loss to Japanese qualifier Sho Shimabukuro.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 4:40 PMKyrgios beaten on ATP Tour return in Stuttgart
Nick Kyrgios’ return to action on the ATP Tour at the Stuttgart Open on Thursday ended with defeat to Japanese qualifier Sho Shimabukuro, who booked his spot in the quarter-finals. Kyrgios was back in action for the first time since the Kooyong Classic in January, having opted against playing singles at the Australian Open, his home Grand Slam, because of on-going fitness concerns.
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