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Nick Kyrgios considers coaching as his tennis career wanes, plans a match against Aryna Sabalenko.
Nick Kyrgios says "my career is getting to that point where I may not be able to play for much longer", floating the idea of a surprise move into coaching with his tennis career at a crossroads.
The Canberra product has revealed plans to face women's world No.1 Aryna Sabalenko in a battle of the sexes match to be staged in Hong Kong on the road to the Australian Open.
The Canberra Raiders had highs and lows, winning minor premiership but disappointing in finals.
The Canberra Raiders had a tumultuous 2025 season, marked by significant highs and lows. They achieved their greatest triumph by securing the minor premiership but faced a disappointing exit from the finals shortly after.
During this roller coaster journey, Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart likely felt the weight of the season age him considerably. Despite the disappointing playoffs, the Raiders' impressive regular season earned Stuart the Dally M Coach of the Year award.
Stuart, known for his outspoken nature, expressed his disappointment over the Raiders' unexpected early exit from the finals, making his emotions clear to all. Upon receiving his award from Dally Ms host Braith Anasta, he remarked, "It's an award that is owned by so many people. Everybody is on the journey with a coach, and it's hard to do it without them."
The Canberra Raiders won multiple Dally M Awards, including Coach of the Year for Ricky Stuart.
After a historic season that saw the club win 19 matches and claim its first minor premiership since 1990, the Canberra Raiders have been recognised with several honours at the Dally M Awards last night.
Ricky Stuart won the Dally M Coach of the Year but was quick to praise others, while also lamenting Canberra's straight-sets exit from the finals.
"I always say, you can't be a good coach without good players and I've got the best team in the competition," said Stuart.
"Personally, I believe we should still be in the competition but I'm biased. I'm disappointed we're not but it'll give us fight and that's what we have to do.
"I don't see this as an award for me. It's an award for my team,...