Nick Kyrgios has once again found himself battling an untimely injury ahead of the 2025 Australian Open. The Australian tennis star withdrew from a much-anticipated exhibition match against Novak Djokovic, citing a grade-one abdominal strain revealed through an ultrasound. The tournament kicks off on January 12, leaving Kyrgios little time to fully recover.
Announcing his withdrawal on Instagram, Kyrgios reassured fans, saying, “I’ll be resting and doing everything I can to be OK by the Australian Open.” However, his recent injury history paints a challenging picture. Since his last Grand Slam appearance at the 2022 US Open, Kyrgios has dealt with wrist and knee injuries, requiring three surgeries and sidelining him for over a year.
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist made a limited return last week at the Brisbane International. He struggled in singles, losing to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in three grueling sets, but showed glimpses of brilliance in doubles alongside Djokovic.
Despite the setback, Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley remained optimistic, labeling Kyrgios’ withdrawal as precautionary. “There’s no concerns ahead of the Open,” he said.
With just days left, Kyrgios faces an uphill battle to regain full fitness for Melbourne Park. His protected ranking of No. 21 ensures a spot in the draw, but whether he can compete at his best remains uncertain.
FAQs
1. Will Nick Kyrgios play in the 2025 Australian Open?
He is optimistic and taking precautionary measures to recover. The tournament director believes he will play.
2. What is the nature of Kyrgios’ injury?
Kyrgios has a grade-one abdominal strain, which limits his preparation for the Australian Open.
3. When did Kyrgios last play a Grand Slam match?
His last Grand Slam match was at the 2022 US Open.
4. How has Kyrgios performed recently?
He lost his opening singles match at the Brisbane International but showed potential in doubles with Novak Djokovic.
5. What is Kyrgios’ protected ranking?
He has a protected ranking of No. 21 for the Australian Open.
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