Nick Kyrgios will enter the Australian Open severely underdone after pulling out of the second of the Adelaide International warm-up occasions.
Kyrgios was a late scratching from Australia’s United Cup marketing campaign because of an ankle harm, and it was confirmed on Wednesday that he will even miss the ATP occasion in Adelaide.
It means Kyrgios will enter the Australian Open having not performed a aggressive match since showing within the ATP occasion in Tokyo in October.
“The Adelaide International can confirm that Nick Kyrgios will not compete in Week 2 of the tournament,” the event stated in an announcement.
“The event is clearly disappointed in this decision as would be the fans who support him, but injury happens and health is always the priority.
“The Adelaide International needs Nick Kyrgios the most effective of luck and a fast restoration, understanding the significance of the Australian Open preparation. He is welcome again to the Adelaide International anytime.”
Kyrgios reached the final of Wimbledon last year, and also made it through to the quarter-finals of the US Open.
The world No.22 has become accustomed to compromised preparations during his turbulent career, but his complete lack of match practice means he will have to buck the odds to become a title threat at the Australian Open.
Kyrgios is ready to additionally play doubles on the Australian Open alongside good good friend Thanasi Kokkinakis, with the pair aiming to defend their shock 2022 title.
