Nick Kyrgios Unavailable for Wimbledon 2023
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has declared himself unavailable for the upcoming Wimbledon tournament, following a recent complication in his knee injury rehabilitation.
Injury Struggles and Setbacks
The 30-year-old athlete, who made a remarkable run to the Wimbledon finals last year, where he faced off against Novak Djokovic, has struggled with ongoing fitness problems since then.
Kyrgios had hoped to make his comeback during the doubles competition at the French Open, but he experienced a flare-up of a previous injury, forcing him to reassess his plans. In a candid message shared on Instagram, Kyrgios expressed his disappointment:
“I’ve hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately I won’t make it back for grass season this year. I know how much you’ve been looking forward to seeing me out there and I’m genuinely sorry to disappoint. This is just a bump in the road though and I’m already working hard to get back stronger than ever.”
Impact on His Career
His phenomenal performance at Wimbledon in 2022 initially suggested the emergence of Kyrgios as a formidable singles contender. However, his appearances in major tournaments have dwindled since, with his participation limited to just one Grand Slam outing following his quarter-final loss at the US Open in 2022.
Earlier this year, he suffered an early defeat at the hands of Jacob Fearnley during the opening round at the Australian Open, an event that holds nostalgic significance for Kyrgios as he previously clinched his first Grand Slam title there alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis in the men’s doubles.
Limited Matches Played
In total, Kyrgios has competed in only six matches since the conclusion of 2022, notching a solitary win over Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Masters. As he continues his recovery, tennis fans will be eagerly waiting for his return to the sport on his favored grass courts.
