Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has made the tough decision to withdraw from this year's Wimbledon tournament due to a persistent wrist injury. The 28-year-old, who reached the final in last year's championship but was defeated by Novak Djokovic, took to Instagram to share the disappointing news with his fans.
Despite undergoing surgery and making every effort to be ready for Wimbledon, Kyrgios experienced pain in his wrist during his comeback at the Mallorca tournament. Concerned about the discomfort, he had a scan which revealed a torn ligament in his wrist. Despite his best efforts, the Australian player did not have enough time to properly manage the injury before the start of the prestigious tournament.
This adds to a series of setbacks for Kyrgios this year, as he has also been sidelined from both the Australian Open and the French Open due to injuries. The missed opportunity in Roland Garros was particularly frustrating, as his absence was influenced by an unrelated incident where his car had been stolen.
Kyrgios was scheduled to face Belgium's David Goffin in the opening round of Wimbledon and had plans to participate in the doubles event alongside fellow Australian player Thanasi Kokkinaki. The announcement of his withdrawal was met with disappointment from both fans and the tournament organizers.
Wimbledon, set to commence on Monday and run until July 16, expressed their wishes for Kyrgios to recover swiftly. In a tweet, they expressed their hopes of seeing him back on the courts next year. With Novak Djokovic currently considered the favorite to win the men's tournament and potentially equal Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles, fans eagerly anticipate the action that awaits.