2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has said he has suffered a knee injury and will miss the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year.
Nick Kyrgios will not play at the 2023 Australian Open
World number 21 Kyrgios has a torn lateral meniscus, which is not career-threatening but could worsen if the Australian tries to compete in Melbourne.
Nick, who was supposed to meet Roman Safiullin (97 ATP) in the first round, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee.
“Just bad timing. That’s life, injuries are a part of sport… Obviously I’m devastated, it’s my home tournament… and going into this event as one of the favorites is brutal” – Nick Kyrgios.
#LIMANNYA: Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the Australian Open with a knee injury.
The Australian tennis star revealed he had torn his lateral meniscus last week, saying he was “devastated” to miss the tournament.#9 News #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/SsKSAazfwj
— 9News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) January 16, 2023
Australian Open 2023 will be held from January 16 to 29. The champions of the title were Ashley Barty (now retired from sports) and Rafael Nadal.
Source: Hot News
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