Nick Kyrgios will miss Wimbledon for a 3rd successive 12 months after one other damage setback.
The Australian has not performed on the All England Membership since reaching his solely Grand Slam singles remaining in 2022, the place he was overwhelmed by Novak Djokovic.
After greater than two years on the sidelines with knee and wrist issues, Kyrgios returned at first of this season however was pressured to desert plans to play doubles on the French Open after struggling one other knee damage.
And he has now revealed he won’t be able to play in his favorite a part of the season, writing on Instagram: “Just wanted to give everyone a quick update – I’ve hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately won’t make it back for grass this year.
“I understand how a lot you’ve got all been trying ahead to seeing me on the market, and I am genuinely sorry to disappoint. That is only a bump within the highway although, and I am already working exhausting to get again stronger than ever.
“Thank you for all your continued support – it means everything to me. See you soon!”
The 30-year-old’s profession was put in jeopardy by a torn ligament in his wrist in 2023, which required surgical procedure and saved him out for a 12 months and a half.
He lastly returned to motion in January however admitted after shedding to Britain’s Jacob Fearnley within the first spherical of the Australian Open that he may need performed his final singles match at Melbourne Park.
He was in tears when extra ache in his wrist prompted him to retire at Indian Wells in March, though he did win his first singles match since 2022 in opposition to Mackenzie McDonald in Miami later that month in what was his most up-to-date match.
Kyrgios was nonetheless a draw at Wimbledon final 12 months after transferring into TV punditry, whereas he shall be showing on the New Wimbledon Theatre on June 24 as a part of the reside tour of his podcast ‘Good Hassle’.
Wimbledon begins on June 30.
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