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Murray Wenzel

'In the palm of my hand': Kyrgios is Open to qualifying

Nick Kyrgios is adamant he won't ''butter up'' Open organisers to gain a wildcard into the event. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Nick Kyrgios reckons he'd slog it out in Australian Open qualifying if that's the path offered to him, adamant he won't "butter it up" and take a main-draw wildcard this summer.

The 2022 Wimbledon finalist has played just six tour matches in more than three years but has recovered from career-threatening knee and wrist injuries and is hoping to play this month's Melbourne Park grand slam.

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