Nick Kyrgios confirms ‘heatbreaking’ Australian Open withdrawal as he asks for patience
Nick Kyrgios has officially been ruled out of the Australian Open as he continues to struggle with injury issues.
The 28-year-old was forced to miss the entire 2023 season but was widely believed to be back in time for next month’s home match.
Kyrgios seemed confident that he was ready when he served as Tennis Channel’s television analyst for the ATP Finals in November, a role he played admirably.
However, his name disappeared from the official entry list for last week’s Australian Open, confirming what everyone had begun to fear.
“Obviously, I had a really tough year with injuries and had to have knee surgery and had to come back a little early, so I took a little bit of a step back. ,” Kyrgios said on his OnlyFans social media account.
“It is with great regret that I will not be able to participate in the Australian Open in 2024.”
“Obviously I’m heartbroken. I had a lot of great memories there. I want to get back to my best and do it right. I just need a little more time.
“I was very close to winning a Grand Slam. Please be patient as I want to give my body the time it needs to recover.”
When will Nick Kyrgios be back?
Kyrgios is likely to play at the Australian Open in his new role as a presenter. That’s simply because he was too good and too famous to not be.
However, his future seems much more uncertain when it comes to returning to the pitch.
Although Kyrgios has typically indicated an interest in playing in Grand Slams, he has never shown a strong desire to play regularly.
However, there is one exception to this slam tournament rule. It’s Roland Garros. Clay court tennis usually requires more patience than strength, but Kyrgios isn’t really suited for that, so he always skipped tennis.
But as much as you want to be prepared for lawn season, doing so can come with its own challenges. Kyrgios believes he is a real contender for the Wimbledon title, but the grass season is short and will soon be followed by the much longer clay season.
That means he will have a hard time getting fit for Wimbledon. Therefore, in preparation for his return, he could aim for his double in March Sunshine if possible.
That would allow him to play some meaningful tennis before and after the clay court season, giving him a chance to find his rhythm in time for Wimbledon.
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