FILE– Australia’s Nick Kyrgios. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou
An injured Nick Kyrgios on Thursday pulled out of subsequent week’s Adelaide Worldwide II, however his crew insisted he was in “little doubt” for the Australian Open.
It’s the second straight match the temperamental tennis star has withdrawn from after his no-show for the ongoing mixed-teams United Cup event in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth resulting from an ankle concern.
“We all know that the Adelaide Worldwide was a key lead-up occasion for Nick, and I do know he’s upset to not be capable of play in Adelaide this yr,” match director Alistair MacDonald mentioned. “We want him properly for the Australian Open.”
There are two ATP-WA Adelaide Internationals this month, with Novak Djokovic headlining the primary one this week.
Kyrgios was resulting from play within the second subsequent week, alongside the likes of Andrey Rublev, Lorenzo Musetti and Dan Evans.
Kyrgios’ supervisor, Daniel Horsfall, informed the Melbourne Age newspaper the choice to not play was made in session along with his physiotherapist.
He added that Kyrgios, who had a stellar season final yr, reaching his first Grand Slam closing at Wimbledon, was making “good progress” and was in “little doubt in any respect” for the Australian Open beginning on January 16.
“We’re very excited and dealing on daily basis to verify we’re prepared for the Australian Open,” Horsfall mentioned.
“Lots of people have been upset after he pulled out of the United Cup, however I hope they now realise the harm is real.”
Kyrgios gained final yr’s Australian Open doubles title alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis, with the pair set to defend their crown.
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