Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the Australian Perceptible on Saturday as he continues to attempt for condition upcoming an extended shock absence, calling the verdict “heartbreaking”. The Australian showstopper had knee surgical procedure in January and next aborted plans to go back at Wimbledon upcoming tearing a ligament in his wrist. He mentioned utmost presen “the stars would need to align” for him to be able for his house Elegant Slam in January, and the one-time international quantity 13 showed on Saturday month had trample over.
“So, this is a very disappointing time for me, but I won’t be able to compete at the 2024 Australian Open,” Kyrgios mentioned at the subscription web site OnlyFans, which he joined as a content material writer utmost month.
“Obviously, heartbreaking. I’ve had so many amazing memories there, and I just want to really get back to playing at the top of my game and doing it right, and I need a little more time.
“Even supposing I received’t be there competing this pace on the AO, I nonetheless shall be round, commentating suits, being round,” he added.
Last month, Kyrgios said that winning a Grand Slam remained his driving force, having come closest at Wimbledon in 2022 when he lost to Novak Djokovic in the final.
The Australian Open runs from January 14-28 at Melbourne Park, with Aryna Sabalenka defending the women’s title and Djokovic, the men’s.
While Kyrgios will be missing, 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal — who has not played since this year’s Australian Open due to injury — is on the entry list.
So too is four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, who gave birth to daughter Shai in July. She has not played since September 2022, having also struggled with her mental health.
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