The 34-year-old, who became a mother last summer, has not played since October of 2023.
The Russian still has a Gilles in his corner, however.
Zizou Bergs inadvertently bumped Cristian Garin at the net, and madness followed.
"When Carlos faces Jannik, no one can say who’s going to win," Coach Patrick Mouratoglou said.
World No. 1 takes viewers behind-the-scenes of his AO title defense in episode one of his new channel.
The 2016 Olympic gold medal champion will be a mom for the first time.
Taylor Fritz will launch his quest for Delray Beach history on February 13th.
