Nick Kyrgios Withdraws from Cincinnati Open
Nick Kyrgios has stated he will not be competing in the upcoming Cincinnati Open, marking another event from which he has withdrawn. The Australian tennis star has had a tumultuous time on the ATP tour over the past few years. After achieving a career high in 2022, Kyrgios briefly returned to the sport in early 2023 but has since been sidelined due to various injuries.
Struggles and Recent Performances
His struggle to regain form has been evident—following a promising partnership in doubles with Novak Djokovic in Brisbane earlier this year, he fell short in his singles match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Despite having multiple opportunities to make an impact, Kyrgios’s appearances have been limited, with a notable injury hindering his performance at the Australian Open against Jacob Fearnley and a subsequent retirement in Indian Wells against Botic van de Zandschulp.
Kyrgios did secure a victory in Miami, where he managed to decisively win his first match since late 2022 against Mackenzie McDonald, but ultimately lost to Karen Khachanov thereafter, prompting another absence from the sport.
Impact on Upcoming Events
The withdrawal from the Cincinnati Open comes as the last ATP Masters 1000 event before the US Open is set to unfold from August 7 to August 18, 2025. Kyrgios had intended to utilize his protected ranking for entry but evidently feels unprepared to compete at this time.
He is not alone in his absence; numerous notable players, including Novak Djokovic, Jack Draper, Grigor Dimitrov, Alexander Bublik, and several others have also pulled out of the tournament, highlighting a significant reduction in high-profile participation.
Future Uncertainty
For Kyrgios, the future of his tennis career seems uncertain. With only six matches played in the past three years, fans are left questioning if he can return to his prime performance levels. He’s expressed gratitude for simply being able to play again, considering his health issues, yet his pattern of withdrawals raises concerns about his capacity to compete.
While he has secured a spot on the entry list for the 2025 US Open, which begins on August 24, it remains to be seen if he will take to the court. Moreover, given his sporadic play and ongoing challenges, the possibility of retirement is creeping into discussions about his future.
Kyrgios has often expressed a deep affection for competing at home in Australia, which may make the next year’s Australian Open a poignant time for him if he chooses to retire, even at the young age of 30. On the other hand, with examples like Stan Wawrinka still actively competing into their forties, there remains a glimmer of hope for Kyrgios, albeit he has consistently suggested that isn’t the route he intends to take.
