2023 has been a season of highs and lows. The highs were espoused by Novak Djokovic’s remarkable record-extending successes and the lows are a host of withdrawals from major tournaments due to injuries.
Nick Kyrgios has been a notable absence from the tennis circuit due to an injury-related crisis and has missed most of this year’s events. His crisis was deepened by a recent update provided by the Australian, in which he revealed that he was still recuperating and unable to return to the tennis court.
Nick Kyrgios announces his absence from 2024 Australian Open
After an injury made Nick Kyrgios throw caution to the wind and take action to address his afflictions by undergoing surgery, talks in the tennis world were strife with speculations on when the Aussie would make a comeback.
Nick had a successful 2022 season where he reached the Wimbledon final and commentators of the sport were eager to see his fast-paced offensive play back in play for fans to rejoice in.
However, the 28-year-old dropped a disappointing update on OnlyFans by withdrawing from the 2024 Australian Open.
Nick Kyrgios announces on his Only Fans that he will not play the 2024 Australian Open, as he’s still not back to full health. 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/tBnghy7kxq
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) December 8, 2023
“This is a very disappointing time for me, but I won’t be able to compete at the 2024 Australian Open,” Kyrgios said.
“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.”
Nick’s injuries have been a roadblock for the Sydneysider and his absence from tennis has deprived fans of the sport of entertaining exchanges and quality shotmaking.
Nick Kyrgios injuries timeline
After reaching the 2022 Wimbledon final, Nick Kyrgios exited the US Open in the quarterfinal. It was in the tournament at Flushing Meadows that Nick injured his knee and eventually the seemingly minor affliction turned into a full-blown crisis for the Aussie.
Nick eventually underwent surgery in January of this year and withdrew from the 2023 Australian Open. His rehabilitation process would prove to be a prolonged journey and he eventually missed the entirety of the 2023 season.
After the highs of 2022, it's been an incredibly unlucky run of injuries for Krygios. 😟😟
— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) December 9, 2023
We hope to see you healthy and back out on the court soon @NickKyrgios 🙏
📖 DETAILS: https://t.co/Ir0yiwp0GF#9WWOS #Tennis #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/wMGfj0Q863
“It’s not looking likely. We are trying everything we can to have Nick ready on court as soon as possible,” Nick’s agent revealed in May this year after he withdrew from the French Open.
Nick is racing against time to make a comeback and in the meantime, he made an appearance on television as a sports pundit for Tennis Channel covering the Nitto ATP Finals.
He will aim to be back for the French Open, a tournament he hasn’t participated in since 2017. Until then, Nick will work hard in his home country of Australia by hitting the gym and practicing tennis.
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